Peer Specialist - CCLR
Peer Specialist - CCLR
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Description
Health Solutions is a premier wellness center focused on wholeperson care. With over 400 employees in Southern Colorado you would be joining a mighty team of support and administrative staff case managers clinicians physicians nurses and others in our efforts to improve the health and wellbeing of our community.
Were hiring a fulltime Peer Support Specialist to join us at our Crisis Services facility at 1310 Chinook Lane and Respite at 41 Montebello in Pueblo.
Must be able to work Monday Wednesday from 6:00PM 6:00 AM.
What Youd Be Doing
Peer Support Specialists have progressed in their own recovery from substance abuse or a mental health condition and selfidentify as peers. Because of their own life experiences peers can support others in crises and assist them in recovery so they can remain in their community. The peer support specialist provides outreach and acts as a role model ally mentor planner advocate educator resource connector and tour guide for clients.
The Peer Support Specialist works under the direction of the Crisis Services Supervisor and supervisory designee to
- Communicate with individuals seeking crisis services in respite and the crisis living room;
- Support clients by offering them information and hope;
- Reassure clients through active listening and consultation;
- Locate resources and make referrals to community partners;
- Transport clients as needed;
- Perform light housekeeping duties; and
- Physical requirements include the following:
- Must be ableto remain in a stationary position at least 50 of the time.
- Frequently communicates with physicians about medical notes must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
- Occasionally operates a computer and other office productivity machinery such as a calculator copy machine and computer printer.
- Occasionally lifts and carries items up to 25 pounds
- Occasional exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids
What Youll Like About Us
- Competitive pay. $17.45$21.21 hourly depending on degree
- Generous benefits package. For most positions includes paid holidays generous PTO EAP tuition reimbursement retirement insurances FSA and a premier wellness program
- Insurance: Medical Dental and Vision with low deductibles. Also Wellness benefits program available.
- HS Funded: EAP Teladoc LifeLock Direct Path Life and AD&D LTD
- Retirement 403(b) with employer match up to 6
- Additional Insurance: FSA Voluntary Life Allstate Voluntary benefits and pet insurance
- Childcare
- Employee recognition and celebrations
- Warm and friendly work environment in which staff respect and learn from one another
- Meaningful work with opportunities to serve our neighbors in Pueblo
Qualifications
What Were Looking ForThe MustHaves
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Personal knowledge of and experience with behavioral health services
- Valid Colorado driver license and access to reliable transportation during work hours
- Good driving record
What Wed Like to See in YouThe NicetoHaves
- Spanish language skills
Health Solutions expects all staff to
- Adapt to change in the workplace and use change as an opportunity for innovation and creativity;
- Take ownership of problems brainstorm resolutions use sound judgment in selecting solutions to problems and then demonstrate consistent follow through;
- Possess the job knowledge and skills to perform the fundamental job functions and willingly assume greater responsibility over time regarding the scope of work;
- Inspire and model collaborative teamwork; and
- Demonstrate accommodation politeness helpfulness trust building appropriate boundaries and flexibility in customer service.
- Ability to obtain Peer Certification within a year of hire date.
Closing date: open until filled EOE M/F
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
