Residential Peer Specialist - Recovery & Support

The Empowerment Program; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Empowerment Program seeks a Part-Time Residential Peer Specialist for Mariposa House in Denver. You will support women and transwomen in transition, facilitate groups, and assist with Medicaid documentation.

The role emphasizes recovery, safety, and community integration in a confidential housing setting. Applicants should bring lived experience with recovery or justice involvement, a Colorado driver’s license, and the ability to pass background checks.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Personal lived experience with recovery or justice involvement.
• Valid Colorado driver’s license and ability to pass background checks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Enforce house rules and expectations as outlined in the participant handbook.
• Monitor curfew deviations and liaise with care managers when participants come in late or have not returned to the house at night.
• Conduct thorough house walkthroughs and perform at least one room check per shift.]
• Monitor, verify, and assist residents with daily household chores and staff chores such as house laundry and stocking.
• Notify the Program Manager promptly of maintenance, safety, or security concerns and log significant events.
• Facilitate at least one group per month and provide one-on-one mentorship and recovery planning.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Team player

Microsoft Office

EHR systems familiarity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Colorado Peer Specialist Certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

EHR systems (DAP Medicaid)

Job description

The Empowerment Program seeks a Part-Time Residential Peer Specialist for Mariposa House in Denver. You will support women and transwomen in transition, facilitate groups, and assist with Medicaid documentation.

The role emphasizes recovery, safety, and community integration in a confidential housing setting. Applicants should bring lived experience with recovery or justice involvement, a Colorado driver’s license, and the ability to pass background checks.