North Colorado Health Alliance
Peer Recovery Specialist
North Colorado Health Alliance, Loveland, Colorado, United States, 80538
Job Description
Job Description
Position Title: Peer Recovery Specialist
Position Status: Full Time
FLSA Status: Hourly/Non-Exempt
Peer Recovery Specialist
Peer Recovery Specialists
are part of our Addiction Response Team and utilize their lived experience to walk side by side with individuals seeking recovery from Substance Use.
Peer Recovery Specialists
will assist individuals in meeting their goals toward their recovery by working in collaboration with local providers and community agencies through education, outreach, connectivity to treatment and recovery services. The
Peer Recovery Specialist
will report to the Peer Recovery Supervisor.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Minimum 2 years in active personal recovery
Strong written and verbal communication skills (both over the phone and in person)
Strong decision making, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
Experience with persons who have a substance use disorder and knowledge of medication assisted treatment.
Ability to effectively engage with different populations including People of Color, LGBTQIA+, Disability, Veteran, Low/No Income and/or experiencing homelessness, People with criminal justice involvement, and people who use drugs, people with mental health conditions, people with complex medical conditions and more.
Experience partnering with local and regional health and human services resources.
Skills to communicate and interact appropriately and respectfully across multi-cultural differences.
Ability to recognize different pathways to recovery and showing empathy toward others with substance use disorders and their journey.
Able to manage stressful situations while remaining calm and non-reactive (i.e. working with members who may have severe and persistent mental health issues or may be under the influence of a substance).
Ability to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances and needs dictate for member success
Ability to effectively engage and build rapport in a variety of medical, behavioral health, justice involved, substance use, and homeless situations.
Strict Confidentiality required.
Basic Computer Skills preferred for navigation through multiple Electronic Medical Record Systems and data collection tools as determined by organizational needs.
Reliable transportation
Valid Driver License
Education or Formal Training
HS Graduate or GED required
Certified Peer and Family Specialist (CPFS) preferred
Bi-lingual preferred ****
Working Environment Physical Activities
Primary Job Location could be Evans, Loveland, or embedded with a community partner.
Some local travel may be required.
Typically Monday through Friday 8am-5pm
Schedule may include occasional nights and weekends for event.
Embedded locations may deviate from the typical schedule.
Contact with the public by phone and in person.
Sitting
Standing
Walking
Climbing up and down stairs
Bending and reaching
Lifting up to 30 pounds
Must be fully vaccinated against COVID
Annual Influenza vaccination required
Job Responsibilities:
As member of the Northern Colorado Health Alliance and the Addiction Response Team, participate in street outreach, community events, and in community workgroup meetings.
Participate in family support programs.
May facilitate recovery support groups.
Help plan and implement community events that will reduce stigma surrounding substance use disorders.
Help connect community members to supportive services.
Responsibilities include presenting and sharing at meetings and events
Engagement, and outreach to persons in the community
Utilize personal lived experience and professional training to provide support to individuals in a variety of settings, (such as hospitals, crisis centers, and criminal justice settings), in order to assist with barriers to recovery.
Complete a variety of assessment tools, including the GPRA survey, with required follow-ups per program goals.
Support persons enrolled in MAT to continue engagement with both medical and behavioral health treatment plans.
Participate in telephone contacts, office/hospital visits, and other means of connecting with members to reach identified goals.
Attend member appointments with providers and community resources as needed.
Assist members in scheduling appointments, follow up care, referrals, medication refills, etc. to coordinate for the members Care Plan.
Enter all documentation, contacts, and assessments into required databases within 2 business days as required.
Transport members across the region as needed in an NCHA company vehicle.
Regular Case Review with a member of the Addiction Response Team Leadership.
Participate in department meetings.
Course completion and certification as a Peer Recovery Coach.
Advocate for People struggling with Substance Use or in recovery.
Mentor and assist in setting goals.
Will work independently and within a team, in a busy office environment that may contain interruptions to work due to walk-ins, member needs, supervisor requests, phone conversations, etc.
Maintain personal self-care and communicate own needs to leadership.
Other Duties as Assigned:
● Provide assistance as designated by the ART leadership to support the overall goals of NCHA
● Other duties as needed to meet demands of the organization, which may include flexing or changing job locations.
● Provide input into development of procedures and workflows, and be accountable for adhering to them
● Support of the mission and vision of NCHA
● Compliance with NCHA programs overall
● Meeting and training attendance
● Participation in ongoing performance improvement activities
The above job definition information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on changing business needs and conditions.
The North Colorado Health Alliance was incorporated as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in 2002. The Alliance, based in the town of Evans in Colorado’s Weld County, is a creative and strategic collaboration of partner organizations that are dedicated to cultivating the health of the communities they serve.
At the Alliance, we recognize that health does not begin or end with medical, dental, and behavioral health services. Health also depends on features of the built environment and on a variety of social determinants that make it harder for many to resist the chronic illnesses of our times. Thinking globally, the Alliance acts locally and creatively to convene, integrate, and support community partners in our common effort to make northeastern Colorado the healthiest region in the healthiest state.
Company Description
The North Colorado Health Alliance convenes partners and co-workers in education, community service, health care, business, faith-based organizations, and government. The Alliance’s mission is to see Northern Colorado become the healthiest region in the healthiest state by developing and supporting a healthy population with 100% access to quality service and care at a sustainable cost.
Company Description The North Colorado Health Alliance convenes partners and co-workers in education, community service, health care, business, faith-based organizations, and government. The Alliance’s mission is to see Northern Colorado become the healthiest region in the healthiest state by developing and supporting a healthy population with 100% access to quality service and care at a sustainable cost.
Position Title: Peer Recovery Specialist
Position Status: Full Time
FLSA Status: Hourly/Non-Exempt
Peer Recovery Specialist
Peer Recovery Specialists
are part of our Addiction Response Team and utilize their lived experience to walk side by side with individuals seeking recovery from Substance Use.
Peer Recovery Specialists
will assist individuals in meeting their goals toward their recovery by working in collaboration with local providers and community agencies through education, outreach, connectivity to treatment and recovery services. The
Peer Recovery Specialist
will report to the Peer Recovery Supervisor.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Minimum 2 years in active personal recovery
Strong written and verbal communication skills (both over the phone and in person)
Strong decision making, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
Experience with persons who have a substance use disorder and knowledge of medication assisted treatment.
Ability to effectively engage with different populations including People of Color, LGBTQIA+, Disability, Veteran, Low/No Income and/or experiencing homelessness, People with criminal justice involvement, and people who use drugs, people with mental health conditions, people with complex medical conditions and more.
Experience partnering with local and regional health and human services resources.
Skills to communicate and interact appropriately and respectfully across multi-cultural differences.
Ability to recognize different pathways to recovery and showing empathy toward others with substance use disorders and their journey.
Able to manage stressful situations while remaining calm and non-reactive (i.e. working with members who may have severe and persistent mental health issues or may be under the influence of a substance).
Ability to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances and needs dictate for member success
Ability to effectively engage and build rapport in a variety of medical, behavioral health, justice involved, substance use, and homeless situations.
Strict Confidentiality required.
Basic Computer Skills preferred for navigation through multiple Electronic Medical Record Systems and data collection tools as determined by organizational needs.
Reliable transportation
Valid Driver License
Education or Formal Training
HS Graduate or GED required
Certified Peer and Family Specialist (CPFS) preferred
Bi-lingual preferred ****
Working Environment Physical Activities
Primary Job Location could be Evans, Loveland, or embedded with a community partner.
Some local travel may be required.
Typically Monday through Friday 8am-5pm
Schedule may include occasional nights and weekends for event.
Embedded locations may deviate from the typical schedule.
Contact with the public by phone and in person.
Sitting
Standing
Walking
Climbing up and down stairs
Bending and reaching
Lifting up to 30 pounds
Must be fully vaccinated against COVID
Annual Influenza vaccination required
Job Responsibilities:
As member of the Northern Colorado Health Alliance and the Addiction Response Team, participate in street outreach, community events, and in community workgroup meetings.
Participate in family support programs.
May facilitate recovery support groups.
Help plan and implement community events that will reduce stigma surrounding substance use disorders.
Help connect community members to supportive services.
Responsibilities include presenting and sharing at meetings and events
Engagement, and outreach to persons in the community
Utilize personal lived experience and professional training to provide support to individuals in a variety of settings, (such as hospitals, crisis centers, and criminal justice settings), in order to assist with barriers to recovery.
Complete a variety of assessment tools, including the GPRA survey, with required follow-ups per program goals.
Support persons enrolled in MAT to continue engagement with both medical and behavioral health treatment plans.
Participate in telephone contacts, office/hospital visits, and other means of connecting with members to reach identified goals.
Attend member appointments with providers and community resources as needed.
Assist members in scheduling appointments, follow up care, referrals, medication refills, etc. to coordinate for the members Care Plan.
Enter all documentation, contacts, and assessments into required databases within 2 business days as required.
Transport members across the region as needed in an NCHA company vehicle.
Regular Case Review with a member of the Addiction Response Team Leadership.
Participate in department meetings.
Course completion and certification as a Peer Recovery Coach.
Advocate for People struggling with Substance Use or in recovery.
Mentor and assist in setting goals.
Will work independently and within a team, in a busy office environment that may contain interruptions to work due to walk-ins, member needs, supervisor requests, phone conversations, etc.
Maintain personal self-care and communicate own needs to leadership.
Other Duties as Assigned:
● Provide assistance as designated by the ART leadership to support the overall goals of NCHA
● Other duties as needed to meet demands of the organization, which may include flexing or changing job locations.
● Provide input into development of procedures and workflows, and be accountable for adhering to them
● Support of the mission and vision of NCHA
● Compliance with NCHA programs overall
● Meeting and training attendance
● Participation in ongoing performance improvement activities
The above job definition information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on changing business needs and conditions.
The North Colorado Health Alliance was incorporated as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in 2002. The Alliance, based in the town of Evans in Colorado’s Weld County, is a creative and strategic collaboration of partner organizations that are dedicated to cultivating the health of the communities they serve.
At the Alliance, we recognize that health does not begin or end with medical, dental, and behavioral health services. Health also depends on features of the built environment and on a variety of social determinants that make it harder for many to resist the chronic illnesses of our times. Thinking globally, the Alliance acts locally and creatively to convene, integrate, and support community partners in our common effort to make northeastern Colorado the healthiest region in the healthiest state.
Company Description
The North Colorado Health Alliance convenes partners and co-workers in education, community service, health care, business, faith-based organizations, and government. The Alliance’s mission is to see Northern Colorado become the healthiest region in the healthiest state by developing and supporting a healthy population with 100% access to quality service and care at a sustainable cost.
Company Description The North Colorado Health Alliance convenes partners and co-workers in education, community service, health care, business, faith-based organizations, and government. The Alliance’s mission is to see Northern Colorado become the healthiest region in the healthiest state by developing and supporting a healthy population with 100% access to quality service and care at a sustainable cost.