Youth Peer Recovery Advocate

Volunteers of America; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation Time

Sick Time

Paid Holidays

Floating Holidays

Personal Days

Tuition Assistance

Pension Plan

403b Retirement Plan with Agency Match

Health, Dental, Vision, Pet Insurance

Life Insurance

Accident Insurance

Employee Assistance/Work-Life Balance

Employee Discount Program

LifeLock with Norton

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

Volunteers of America Colorado is seeking a Peer Support Specialist to support youth experiencing homelessness and related behavioral health needs in the Denver area. The role leverages lived experience to build recovery, resiliency, and connections to housing and community resources.

The position is full-time at the Bannock Youth and Family Center in Denver, with a typical 40-hour week and travel across the service area. Competitive hourly pay and a benefits package are provided.

Qualifications

• Must have maintained recovery from individually identified conditions for a period of at least one year.
• Lived experience of homelessness as a young adult/youth and in-depth knowledge of mental health/substance use.

Responsibilities

• Ensures that the participant’s voice is heard and incorporated in programming with a trauma informed lens.
• Works in collaboration with Youth Transitions Project staff and partners to provide community resources for individuals experiencing homelessness and housing needs.
• Peer Specialists initiate contact with program participants and connect individuals to services including housing resources and behavioral health treatments.
• Travels to service locations to conduct outreach and follow-up.
• Leads life skills classes with youth enrolled in services.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lived experience

Crisis intervention

Trauma-informed care

Tools

Word

Excel

Databases

Office equipment

Telephones

Job description

Volunteers of America Colorado is seeking a Peer Support Specialist to support youth experiencing homelessness and related behavioral health needs in the Denver area. The role leverages lived experience to build recovery, resiliency, and connections to housing and community resources.

The position is full-time at the Bannock Youth and Family Center in Denver, with a typical 40-hour week and travel across the service area. Competitive hourly pay and a benefits package are provided.