Peer Specialist

We’re Excited You’re Here!

Looking to join a compassionate community dedicated to providing exceptional mental health outcomes? Community Reach Center is that place. We prioritize empowering individuals living with mental health conditions, engaging with partners to make a lasting impact, and caring for our team on a personal level. Our mission is to enhance community health through evidence-based practices and convenient service locations, ensuring the well-being of our consumers and communities.

At Community Reach Center, we offer more than just a job – we provide an experience that nurtures personal and professional growth. Join us and gain the skills to pursue your dreams while finding fulfillment within our team!

Employee’s First Approach – 

At Community Reach Center, we prioritize an exceptional employee experience. We know that it’s imperative to prioritize our employees needs first, so they can be their best selves for the mission we serve. We’re eager to work with passionate, forward-thinking, talented, team members.  

The Perks –

We also believe our employees deserve an exceptional compensation and benefits package.

• Competitive compensation
• 401K with matching
• Wellness Program
• Health Insurance Reimbursement Allocation
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Internal Opportunities & Free trainings
• Shift differential pay when applicable
• Bilingual stipend pay
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and a balanced lifestyle
• Opportunity for cross-licensure sponsorship if eligible & applicable
• Healthy Work Life Balance
• Excellent PTO & Paid Holiday
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Loan Forgiveness options including National Heath Service Corps, Colorado Health Service Corps and Public Student Loan Forgiveness.

About the Role:

The Peer Support Specialist is an integral member of Community Reach Center’s outpatient residential, and community-based programming. The Peer Support Specialist assists consumers in their recovery by sharing their knowledge of the behavioral health system. Assists consumers articulating personal goals for recovery through one-to-one meetings and group sessions.

Essential Functions: 

• Orients new consumer to the program and available services
• Provide individual and group peer support to current ACT and ASCENT consumers
• Meets with consumer to create goal – plans and personal safety plans when needed
• Partners with integrated treatment team to develop and maintain a database of community resources available to consumers
• Utilizes resource database by recommending best services for consumers to aid in their recovery needs
• Maintains accurate clinical documentation according Community Reach Center policies.
• If clinically appropriate transport and accompany consumers to appointments
• Outreach and engagement of consumers
• Provide recovery focused skill building
• Engage in supporting and educating family of consumers
• Collaborates with treatment team to provide additional treatment support
• Willingness to be trained in and support the hospital navigation and hospitalization follow up process
• Other duties related to position as assigned

Core Competencies:

• Flexibility and Adaptability: Demonstrates the ability to adjust to changing circumstances, priorities and new challenges while remaining effective and productive. Has a willingness to learn new skills and technologies. Can handle shifts in work arrangements, evolving company strategies, and unexpected problems with a positive attitude.
• Reliability and Commitment: Demonstrates consistency and follow-through on assignments, meeting deadlines, and quality of work. Arrives on time, is prepared for meetings, communicates issues promptly, and takes responsibility for their actions by admitting and correcting mistakes. Shows commitment by being present, engaged and consistently putting forth their best effort to achieve goals.
• Communication: Demonstrates the ability to convey and receive information clearly, concisely, and in the appropriate context. Has the knowledge and skills to convey information accurately, effectively, and appropriately in various professional situations.
• Learning and Self-Development: Proactively improving one’s knowledge and skills by continuously learning, understanding personal strengths and weaknesses, identifying areas for growth, seeking feedback, and building professional relationships.
• Performance and KPI Alignment: Demonstrates accountability for role expectations by understanding and consistently working toward key performance indicators (KPIs) that have been provided by their manager and/or Human Resources. Uses KPIs to prioritize daily work, track progress, and measure outcomes over time (e.g., productivity, quality, timeliness, attendance, customer/service expectations, or other role-specific targets). Communicates proactively about barriers that may impact KPI performance, seeks clarification when expectations are unclear, and partners with leadership to develop action steps that support improvement and sustained results.
• Code of Conduct and Employee Handbook Compliance and policy and procedures (Emotional Intelligence): Demonstrates professionalism and integrity by understanding and consistently adhering to the organization’s Code of Conduct and Employee Handbook expectations. Follows workplace policies and procedures (e.g., confidentiality, respectful workplace standards, safety requirements, timekeeping, appropriate use of technology, and ethical decision-making). Seeks guidance when unsure about a policy, completes required training as assigned, and promptly reports concerns through appropriate channels. Represents the organization appropriately in interactions with coworkers, clients/customers, and community partners, maintaining conduct that supports a safe, respectful, and accountable workplace culture. The ability to self0regulate and recognize the effects of your behavior on others.

Qualifications:

• Minimum requirement High School Degree or equivalent; Bachelor’s Degree preferred, but not required
• Certified peer specialist preferred, but not required
• Experience working with adults who have mental illness preferred, but not required
• Communication, organization, and time management skills
• Ability to work independently in a community-based setting when needed
• Valid Colorado Driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Bilingual Spanish preferred, but not required

Schedule:

Monday - Friday 8-5 pm. Will split between two locations - ask in interview

Pay Information:

Eligible for $250/month Bilingual Stipend

Starting Pay Range: $23.50 to $25.50 per hour

Application Deadline:

Accepting Applications on an on-going basis

So—what do you think?

If you’ve come this far, we’re eager to meet you. At Community Reach Center, our passion-driven culture demands unwavering commitment to serving our community. Your dedication to our consumers and community is paramount as we strive to make a real impact in the mental health space. We are hopeful this role will provide you with the experience to pursue your aspirations while finding fulfillment that keeps you committed to our team indefinitely.

At Community Reach Center, we value being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to cultivate an environment where individuals can be their authentic selves. Being an Equal Opportunity Employer means every member of our team feels as though they are supported and belong. We value diverse perspectives to help us provide essential mental health outcomes for our consumers & employees.

Community Mental Health applicants are assessed solely on their qualifications for the role, without regard to disability or need for accommodation.