Peer Recovery Coach I - Correctional Care
Core
Provide peer support, mentoring, and advocacy to individuals with substance use and mental health challenges using lived recovery experience.
Role type
Peer Recovery Specialist (Correctional Care)
Builds
Supportive relationships and recovery plans for individuals seeking treatment
Domain
Healthcare + Substance Use Disorder + Mental Health
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Lived experience of recovery from substance use and/or mental health challenges, Peer support specialist training (60+ hours), Communication skills, Goal setting, Resource linkage, Documentation
Preferred skills
High School Diploma or GED, Colorado Peer and Family Specialist (CPFS) or National Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist (NCPRSS) certification, Cross-cultural skills
Technologies
Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel), Copier, Scanner
Responsibilities
Facilitate peer recovery support services in group and/or individual settings, Partner with treatment providers and law enforcement to ensure effective linkage to services, Assist patients in accessing therapeutic services and completing paperwork
Seniority
Entry-level, fixed-term