Peer Recovery Specialist (I II) Resident Services
University of Colorado, Aurora, Colorado, United States, 80012
Overview
Peer Recovery Specialist (I II) Resident Services University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus – School of Medicine | Department of Psychiatry | Addiction Research & Treatment Services (ARTS) | Recovery Residences Job Title: Peer Recovery Specialist (I - II) - Resident Services Position: #00829829 - Requisition: #37376 Description
Role involves providing peer support for adults residing in Recovery Residences, engaging clients in activities and education, assisting with treatment enrollment and intake scheduling, coordinating community appointments, and linking residents to recovery support services during transition to independent living and aftercare. Key Responsibilities Provide support to individuals living in Recovery Residence(s) by engaging them in activities and education.
Offer support to residents struggling to enroll in treatment and follow through with intake appointments.
Assist resident with attending appointments in the community once admitted.
Assist residents with making community linkages as they transition into the community.
Assist with coordination to recovery support services, including traveling to various referral sites such as hospitals, DHS office, various community locations to meet clients.
Leverage their own lived experience with, and recovery with support from, SUD to encourage and support individuals who may be reluctant or hesitant to embrace a sober lifestyle.
Be responsive to, and affirmative of, the individualized and differing needs of each patient under their care.
Work Location
Onsite
Why Join Us
Benefits Medical: Multiple plan options
Dental: Multiple plan options
Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
Holiday Days: 10/year
Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Level I:
High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
Level II:
High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
One (1) year of experience working closely with patients and connecting them to resources, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
The required work experience may be substituted with successfully completed college or university courses that are appropriate to this position's work assignment on a year-for-year basis.
Preferred Qualifications
Certification as a Peer Specialist (for example, Colorado Peer and Family Specialist/CPFS).
Current, valid registration with the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) as Certified Addiction Technician (CAT) license or higher.
Experience with motivational interviewing techniques.
Prior experience in Patient Navigation and connecting patients to required services or resources.
Experience providing support to individuals with substance use disorders.
Experience working with electronic health records.
Experience working with clients who are involved with the criminal justice system, probation/parole, human services, and/or other similar referral sources.
Experience providing administrative support to clients, families, staff, and other stakeholders in a substance abuse treatment setting.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to engage successfully with substance use disordered clients in treatment.
Ability to comply with established rules, policies and procedures and meet deadlines.
Ability to develop healthy relationships and boundaries with clients.
Ability to exercise discretion and maintain patient confidentiality.
Ability to use an electronic health care record.
Proficiency utilizing Microsoft Excel to create, revise, update and maintain spreadsheets.
Proficiency utilizing Microsoft Outlook to create, send and receive e-mail communication.
Demonstrated critical thinking skills.
Conditions of Employment Applicants MUST have lived experience with SUD or addictions, and recovery with existing sobriety supports.
Minimum two (2) years of sobriety with existing sober support from SUD or addictions recovery.
The employee must successfully complete the CCAR Recovery Coach Academy training within 6-12 months of the hire date (training costs will be borne by employer).
Employee must obtain certification as a Peer Specialist (for example, Colorado Peer and Family Specialist/CPFS) within one (1) year of hire date.
Must agree to fingerprinting and criminal background check prior to being hired. Required background checks include a review with the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI), the Central Registry of Child Protection (Trails), and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
Subject to pre-employment, post-accident, incident, and/or reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing per Addiction Research and Treatment Services Department Policies.
Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado Driver's License.
How to Apply
Screening of Applications Begins: July 30th, 2025 Anticipated Pay Range:
Level I:
$41,736 - $48,413
Level II:
$43,812 - $50,830
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement ,
ADA Statement ,
Background Check Statement ,
Vaccination Statement To apply, visit the CU Taleo posting or the linked application page in the listing.
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Peer Recovery Specialist (I II) Resident Services University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus – School of Medicine | Department of Psychiatry | Addiction Research & Treatment Services (ARTS) | Recovery Residences Job Title: Peer Recovery Specialist (I - II) - Resident Services Position: #00829829 - Requisition: #37376 Description
Role involves providing peer support for adults residing in Recovery Residences, engaging clients in activities and education, assisting with treatment enrollment and intake scheduling, coordinating community appointments, and linking residents to recovery support services during transition to independent living and aftercare. Key Responsibilities Provide support to individuals living in Recovery Residence(s) by engaging them in activities and education.
Offer support to residents struggling to enroll in treatment and follow through with intake appointments.
Assist resident with attending appointments in the community once admitted.
Assist residents with making community linkages as they transition into the community.
Assist with coordination to recovery support services, including traveling to various referral sites such as hospitals, DHS office, various community locations to meet clients.
Leverage their own lived experience with, and recovery with support from, SUD to encourage and support individuals who may be reluctant or hesitant to embrace a sober lifestyle.
Be responsive to, and affirmative of, the individualized and differing needs of each patient under their care.
Work Location
Onsite
Why Join Us
Benefits Medical: Multiple plan options
Dental: Multiple plan options
Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
Holiday Days: 10/year
Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Level I:
High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
Level II:
High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
One (1) year of experience working closely with patients and connecting them to resources, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
The required work experience may be substituted with successfully completed college or university courses that are appropriate to this position's work assignment on a year-for-year basis.
Preferred Qualifications
Certification as a Peer Specialist (for example, Colorado Peer and Family Specialist/CPFS).
Current, valid registration with the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) as Certified Addiction Technician (CAT) license or higher.
Experience with motivational interviewing techniques.
Prior experience in Patient Navigation and connecting patients to required services or resources.
Experience providing support to individuals with substance use disorders.
Experience working with electronic health records.
Experience working with clients who are involved with the criminal justice system, probation/parole, human services, and/or other similar referral sources.
Experience providing administrative support to clients, families, staff, and other stakeholders in a substance abuse treatment setting.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to engage successfully with substance use disordered clients in treatment.
Ability to comply with established rules, policies and procedures and meet deadlines.
Ability to develop healthy relationships and boundaries with clients.
Ability to exercise discretion and maintain patient confidentiality.
Ability to use an electronic health care record.
Proficiency utilizing Microsoft Excel to create, revise, update and maintain spreadsheets.
Proficiency utilizing Microsoft Outlook to create, send and receive e-mail communication.
Demonstrated critical thinking skills.
Conditions of Employment Applicants MUST have lived experience with SUD or addictions, and recovery with existing sobriety supports.
Minimum two (2) years of sobriety with existing sober support from SUD or addictions recovery.
The employee must successfully complete the CCAR Recovery Coach Academy training within 6-12 months of the hire date (training costs will be borne by employer).
Employee must obtain certification as a Peer Specialist (for example, Colorado Peer and Family Specialist/CPFS) within one (1) year of hire date.
Must agree to fingerprinting and criminal background check prior to being hired. Required background checks include a review with the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI), the Central Registry of Child Protection (Trails), and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
Subject to pre-employment, post-accident, incident, and/or reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing per Addiction Research and Treatment Services Department Policies.
Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado Driver's License.
How to Apply
Screening of Applications Begins: July 30th, 2025 Anticipated Pay Range:
Level I:
$41,736 - $48,413
Level II:
$43,812 - $50,830
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement ,
ADA Statement ,
Background Check Statement ,
Vaccination Statement To apply, visit the CU Taleo posting or the linked application page in the listing.
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