Peer Support Specialist - Integrated Care

North Range Behavioral Health Summary

North Range Behavioral Health believes that no one should fight behavioral health challenges alone. Our experienced, well-trained team offers comprehensive services to help treat the “whole” person – in fact, no other behavioral health organization offers more programs and solutions for children, adults, and families. We collaborate closely with other community resources so our customers can experience seamless and compassionate care. Join our team and become part of our vision – Where Hope Begins and Change is Possible.

Program Overview: Integrated Care
Integrated Care - North Range recognizes that wellness is based on the interconnection between physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health and approaches individuals with each of these components in mind. Integrated care allows for better continuity of care through improved communication and care coordination between primary care and behavioral health providers. Behavioral health services include assessments, therapy, crisis management, and care coordination.

Salary Range:

$15.00/hr. - $17.23/hr.

Salary Placements will vary and may be above the starting wage based on factors including but not limited to location, experience, education, and licensure. Salary placements generally occur between the starting wage and the midpoint of the salary range. 

Employees may be eligible for additional pay based on program, evening, night, weekend, or holiday work. Bilingual pay may be available upon successful passing of language validation testing. 

Peer Support Specialist
Peer Support Specialists are people who have been successful in the recovery process and who help others experiencing similar situations. Through shared understanding, respect, and mutual empowerment, peer support specialists work to help people become and stay engaged in the recovery process and reduce the likelihood of relapse.

Position Summary

Peer Support Specialist
Peer Support Specialists are people who have been successful in the recovery process and who help others experiencing similar situations. Through shared understanding, respect, and mutual empowerment, peer support specialists work to help people become and stay engaged in the recovery process and reduce the likelihood of relapse.

Position Summary:
With a Collaborative, Customer First, and Compassionate approach, the Peer Support Specialist will:

• Embrace the North Range Behavioral Health Mission Statement - Provide compassionate, comprehensive care for people who face mental health and addiction challenges. 
• Provide a supportive environment to help clients identify their own goals toward recovery and or/resiliency.
• Teach skills to work toward the client’s self-identified life goals (social, educational, housing, benefits, illness management, etc.)
• Secures resources and services for clients with mild to severe mental illness, disorders, and disabilities.
• Coordinates with internal and external supportive resources to deliver needed services to clients.
• Collaborate with team members regarding services in response to the treatment plan.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma and/or ability to successfully demonstrate reading, writing, and speaking skills.
• A Valid Driver’s License and driving record that meets the hiring requirements as set forth for someone who must transport clients/program participants is required.
• Must have personal experience or been impacted by mental illness, substance abuse issues, other co-occurring challenges, or child and family issues.
• Must be 1-year free of drugs and/or alcohol and demonstrate working a recovery program.
• Successful completion of substance use disorder treatment must be 1- year from completion of such treatment.
• No current or recent legal involvement within the past 2 years.
• Association with the recovery/peer support movement and/or participation in a peer or 12-step support/mentoring program or setting such as Narcotics Anonymous, Alcoholics Anonymous, or Celebrate Recover preferred.
• Medication Aide Certification required (QMAP) (training offered post-hire)
• CPR certification/first aid training within 6 months of employment

Additional eligibility requirements per agency

• Annual Flu Vaccine
• Annual TB Testing 

Perks and Benefits:

North Range Behavioral Health is among the largest employers in Weld County. Our team members are supported and encouraged, and we strongly believe in the importance of a healthy work/life balance. We provide our employees with innovative tools, training, and thoughtful supervision in professional development. We thrive on hearing from our employees and encourage the sharing of ideas!
 

North Range Offers an exciting range of benefits based on working 20/hrs. or more per week.

Generous PTO and Leave Times:
 

• Paid Time Off
• 11 Observed Holidays
• Flexible Scheduling  
   

Health, Medical, and Wellness Benefits:
 

• Medical Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Short Term Disability (STD)
• Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts
• Health Reimbursement Accounts
• Employee Assistance Programs 
   

Financial Benefits:

• 403 (b) Retirement Plan with Employer Contribution
• Travel Reimbursement 
• Loan Forgiveness Programs*
• Employee Referral Bonus Program (paid out in PTO or Money)
   

Professional Development:

• Professional Development Tuition Assistance Program*
• Individual Training Reimbursement*
• Agency Wide Training 
• Internship, Practicum, Licensure, and Certification Supervision
   

Get Involved:

• WRIC Committee (Wellness, Retention, Incentive)
• Culture Cabinet
• Employee Recognition Program 
   

*May not be eligible for all positions

Seat Number: 13042

North Range Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We value a diverse, inclusive workforce to enhance our culture and values of compassion, collaboration, and customer first.  All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws.  Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities.

Salary : $15 - $17