Peer Specialist- Brighton/Northglenn/Multiple Location

**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 Specialist is an integral member of Community Reach Center’s Centers Programs. The purpose of the Peer Specialist is to promote recovery by using their lived experience, skills learned through training, and assisting others by sharing their knowledge of the mental health system. The Peer Specialist navigates on the premise that a person with mental health issues can and do recover and live successful lives. The Peer Specialist assists consumers to articulate personal goals for recovery through one-on-one meetings and group sessions. Additionally, the Peer Specialist will have other duties and responsibilities as determined by the Program Manager. **Duties & essential functions:** Provide peer support services: - Builds relationships with consumers using lived experience, peer specialist and other training; support peer members as needed to promote recovery, presenting personal recovery experiences in a positive manner, without glorifying problem experiences. - Meets with consumers to create disposition plans and personal safety plans while also addressing the fears and concerns related to psychosis, trauma, and crisis. - Partners with integrated treatment team to develop and maintain a database of community resources available to consumers and collaborates to provide additional treatment support when clinically appropriate. - Works in a team and individually to promote recovery and assist clients in problem solving, decision making, and realistic goal setting. Support includes advocacy, education, and mentoring, as needed. Group participation & facilitation: - Facilitate or co-facilitate psychoeducational groups, support groups, and activities that focus on SAMHSA’s 8 dimensions of wellness that promote hope, socialization, and recovery, and improve daily living and coping skills. Documentation: - Ensures that member contact is documented, allowing adequate time for same-day documentation of member interaction. - Complete paperwork as required by the State of Colorado or Community Reach Center. - Write and submit reports in a timely manner. Other: - Uses identified agency key performance indicators to track success, engagement, and other factors le…