Peer Specialist - ACT/CARE (54633)

Health Solutions is a premier wellness center focused on whole person care. With over 400 employees in Southern Colorado, you would be joining a mighty team of support and administrative staff, clinicians, physicians, nurses, and others in our efforts to improve the health and wellbeing of our community.

We’re hiring for a Peer Specialist to join our ACT/Care Team.

What You’ll Be Doing

The Peer Support Specialist has progressed in their own recovery from substance abuse or a mental health condition and self-identify as a peer. Because of their own life experiences, the peer 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, and housing resource connector for clients.

RESPONSIBILITIES: As a Peer Specialist under the supervision of the Clinical Supervisor of the Department, you will be:

• Informing, training, supporting, and empowering clients
• Establishing and maintaining professional boundaries and contacts in the workplace
• Understanding and respecting all aspects of client/employee confidentiality
• Assisting clients in articulating goals and needs, and advocating for self
• Providing information and housing resources to clients
• Linking clients to community resources/agencies
• Assisting clients in completing applications and or forms
• Promoting hope, personal responsibility, empowerment, education, and self-determination
• Conducts client home visits and assists clients in finding alternative housing, as needed
• Participate in community-based committees to address homelessness needs
• Assisting clients with housing resources
• Attending and participating in events, conferences, and trainings within the mental health system and in the community
• Assisting with trainings
• Assisting in clerical tasks as assigned, including but not limited to data collection, answering phones, scheduling appointments, verifying insurance, prior authorization.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical requirements include the following:

• Must be able to 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
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer
• Occasionally lifts and carries items up to 15 pounds
• Occasional exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids
• Frequently operates a computer and other office equipment

DESIRED ATTRIBUTES:

• Is adaptable to change in the workplace and uses change as an opportunity for innovation and creativity
• Takes ownership of problems, has ability to brainstorm different problem resolution paths, uses sound judgment in selecting solutions to problems, and demonstrates consistent follow through
• Has job knowledge and skills to perform the fundamental job functions and is able and willing to assume greater responsibility over time regarding the scope of work
• Has the ability to inspire and model collaborative teamwork
• Demonstrates an understanding of customer service regarding accommodation, politeness, helpfulness, trust building, appropriate boundaries, and flexibility

What You’ll Like About Us

• Competitive pay $17.45 Hourly (Dependent on experience, certification and shift)
• 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, LifeLock, Direct Path, Life and AD&D, LTD
  • Retirement 403(b) with employer match up to 6%
  • Additional Insurance:  FSA, Voluntary Life, Sun Life Voluntary benefits, and pet insurance
  • Childcare
  • Flexible work schedule
• Employee recognitions and celebrations
• Warm and friendly work environment in which staff respect and learn from one another

What we’re looking For—The Must-Haves

• A high school diploma or GED equivalent
• Have a Peer Certification or the ability to obtain in 1 year
• Personal knowledge and experience with mental illness or substance abuse
• Computer proficiency
• Valid Colorado driver license, good driving record, and access to reliable transportation during work hours
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What we’d Like to See in you—the Nice-to-Haves

• Experience working with HUD/DOH rules and regulations
• Ability to speak Spanish

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 problem resolutions, and use sound judgment in selecting solutions to problems, and 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 Human Kindness; and
• Demonstrate accommodation, politeness, helpfulness, trust building, appropriate boundaries, and flexibility in customer service.

Must already be authorized to work in the US; sponsorships not available.

Closing Date:       8/31/2026                               EOE, M/F