Trauma-Informed Peer Support Specialist – Onsite

City and County of Denver; Denver, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

457B Retirement Plan

132 hours PTO in first year

11 paid holidays + personal day

Education Refund Program

Paid Family Leave (Care Bank)

RTD Eco Pass

Medical, dental and vision plans

Job summary

City and County of Denver’s Office of Municipal Public Defender seeks a dedicated peer support professional to assist clients with resources, court appearances, and reentry planning. The role emphasizes trauma-informed engagement and collaborative work with attorneys and staff.

Qualified candidates may have a peer support certification and experience with Denver's public defense system. On-site schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, with strong benefits and family support programs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of peer support experience required.
• Bilingual Spanish proficiency valued.
• Experience with Denver Criminal Justice system and public defense is valued.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer support, resource navigation and mitigation under attorneys' direction.
• Build trauma-informed, person-centered relationships with clients.
• Collaborate with staff to offer holistic, client-centered representation.
• Visit clients in jail and assist with reentry planning and service connections.
• Document progress and interactions in the case management system.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Microsoft Office

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Peer support certification (e.g., CPRS/NAADAC)

Tools

Case management system

Job description

City and County of Denver’s Office of Municipal Public Defender seeks a dedicated peer support professional to assist clients with resources, court appearances, and reentry planning. The role emphasizes trauma-informed engagement and collaborative work with attorneys and staff.

Qualified candidates may have a peer support certification and experience with Denver's public defense system. On-site schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, with strong benefits and family support programs.