Peer Specialist - Acute

United States·Fort CollinsFull Time Benefitedmid

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Lived experience with mental health and/or substance use issues (either personally or as a family member) with 2+ years of sustained recovery required.

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OtherPeer Specialist

Salary Range: $19.23 to $30.10 per hour, based on relevant years of experience
Location: Larimer county, Colorado at our Longview campus
Status: Full time 40 hours per week
Hours: Sunday – Tuesday 2:00PM - 2:30AM and every other Wednesday 3:00PM-11:30PM

Employees working at locations operating 24/7 earn a differential.  Shift differentials are also available for evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. 

The salary range for this position is SummitStone’s good faith belief and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation for this position at the time of the posting. SummitStone may ultimately offer more or less than the posted range. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including the applicant’s education, training, skills, experiences, and other job-related information and how relevant those are to SummitStone’s needs, aspirations, organizational priorities, and the evolving needs and delivery of services to the community that it serves.

Requirements

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Lived experience with mental health and/or substance use issues (either personally or as a family member) with 2+ years of sustained recovery required.
No new charges or convictions in the last 2 years.

Licenses and Certifications:

High school diploma or completion of G.E.D. required.
Valid Colorado driver’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire and a clean driving record required.
Must complete training in SAHMSA Peer Core Competencies and COPA code of ethics prior to meeting with clients. (Training is included during the onboarding process.)
Must obtain Colorado Peer Certification (CPFS) through COPA (Colorado Practitioners Association) within 6 months of employment. All trainings, experience hours, and payment for this certification are provided in-house.
CPR and First Aid certification required at certain locations.

Bilingual/bi-cultural preferred

SummitStone will take into consideration a combination of an applicant’s education, training, skills, experiences, and other job-related information and how relevant those are to SummitStone’s needs, aspirations, organizational priorities, and the evolving needs and delivery of services to the community that it serves. The position posting describes the minimum and preferred qualifications for position and, beyond those, the candidate is responsible for making a compelling case in support of their application.

All employees are required to receive an annual flu vaccination or have an approved exemption in place and wear a mask during flu season

At SummitStone Health Partners, we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support the well-being of our team members. Eligibility and pro-rated benefit levels are based on FTE (full-time equivalent) status.

Below are some of the benefits we offer:

Medical, dental, and vision coverage — including options for eligible dependents
Mental health and wellness resources
Short-term and long-term disability insurances
Paid time off (PTO): Accrued vacation and personal leave based on FTE status and length of service
Paid Sick Leave: Provided in accordance with the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA)
A range of voluntary benefits available to all employees
403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contributions

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SummitStone will provide persons with disabilities with reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or selection process, please let your recruiter know.

Questions? Please email us at hiring@summitstonehealth.org.

This position will be open for a minimum of three days and/or until a top candidate is identified.