Peer Support Specialist - Wings

Job Location - Littler Prevention Wings - Greeley, CO

Salary Range - $16.15 - $21.76 Hourly

Shift: Tuesday Friday 12:00 pm 8:30 pm

Saturday: 9:00 am 5:00 pm

Women struggling with addiction have limited options for treatment and

even fewer options if they are pregnant or have small children. The Wings

Program provides residential and intensive outpatient treatment for pregnant

women and their children aged birth to five. These comprehensive services

facilitate recovery from addiction and promote family self-sufficiency and

healthy lifestyle choices. Wings works closely with the North Range Behavioral

Health Early Childhood and Family Connects programs, and continued treatment

includes the children in a whole family approach.

As a Peer Support Specialist on the Wings team, you will share your lived

experience with mental health challenges or substance use challenges to

support and encourage others facing similar situations.

Key Responsibilities

Use personal experience to model the value of every client s experience and

to teach effective coping techniques and self-help strategies that lead to

recovery and resiliency. Offer clients hope regarding recovery and/or

resiliency, through appropriate self-disclosure, role modeling, and

coaching during the recovery process and/or development of resiliency.

Collaborate with therapists to coordinate services in response to the

client's needs and behaviors to achieve the goals of the service/treatment

plan as assigned; prevent deterioration, and or hospitalization. May be

called upon for appraisal of client needs to make appropriate recommendations

for services.

Coordinate a wide variety of services for clients to receive benefits and

access resources from internal and external service providers. May help

identify client s needs and provide access to services.

Assist clients in identifying barriers to recovery/resiliency and individual

warning signs; help cultivate positive behaviors to prevent relapse, avoid

future crisis involvement, and focus on wellness.

Assist clients in improving their well-being and quality of life by coaching

in behavioral skills; educate clients to make informed choices; help

clients problem solve and negotiate tasks/activities of daily living. May

provide a listening ear when needed.

Teach and role model the importance of medication monitoring, and clear

communication with medical and mental health providers as needed; may assist

clients in developing a wellness or recovery/resiliency plan.

Provide support and encouragement to the client and/or family members.

Advocate for the client in many different forums including, but not limited

to, the school system, nursing homes, and with family.

As required by the program, document progress reports, mentoring notes,

letters, faxes, and phone calls; maintain electronic health records

following agency standards.

Qualifications

A High School Diploma and/or ability to successfully demonstrate reading,

writing, and speaking skills, or an equivalent combination of education

And Experience Is Required.

Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills highly desired.

Experience

Must have personal experience by having been impacted by mental illness,

substance abuse issues, other co-occurring challenges, or any child and

family issues.

Demonstrate working a personal recovery/resiliency plan for at least one

year is required.

A Valid Driver s License and driving record that meets with agency

insurability as set forth by someone who must transport clients/program

participants.

Must have sensitivity to individual needs and show respect for a person s

independence and ability.

Ability to take peer-to-peer training as required.

Additional Eligibility Requirements

Annual Flu Vaccinations

Annual TB Testing

Why Join Us?

At North Range Behavioral Health, we invest in you your growth,

well-being, and career development. We offer a supportive, flexible work

environme t with plenty of opportunities for learning and advancement.

Perks And Benefits

Generous PTO and paid holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan with employer contributions

Loan forgiveness and employee referral bonuses

Tuition assistance for professional development

Employee wellness programs and recognition initiatives

We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace where everyone

feels valued. North Range Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity

Employer, and we encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Start

your journey with us today Where Hope Begins and Change Is Possible!