Peer Specialist

WellPower provides you with the support you need to help you develop a career in helping others succeed. We innovate, adapt, and leverage the diverse perspectives of the people on our team and the people we serve in everything we do. 

WellPower values and is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to ending bias and discrimination in our community and ensuring equity within all aspects of our organization. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, transfer, or promotion opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Position Summary:

Peer Specialist help people served reach their personal goals and live healthy lives by supporting them in a variety of life activities. Support and supplement the work of clinicians as they provide treatment, counseling, therapy, and healthcare services to the people we serve. By sharing personal information and experiences about one’s own mental illness, strategies, coping skills, and lessons learned in moving toward recovery & wellbeing, assist people we serve to move toward their own recovery & wellbeing.

Peer Specialists follow the principles of Intentional Peer Support to facilitate autonomy, choice, and mutuality in the peer relationship. Peer Specialists may work in one of the following programs/teams (or similar programs):

• Clinical Site/Residential/Rehabilitative Based Program
• Community-Based Program
• Social Impact Bond Team
• Rental Assistance Program

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Pay Range and Benefits:

Peer Specialist I - $26.72/hr

Peer Specialist II - $28.44/hr

Essential Functions:

• Orient persons served to programs, available services, and other general information about the organization and community partners.
• Report clinical concerns and high-risk behaviors and safety issues as they occur to clinical program staff and/or supervisor. Follow guidance and directions from other clinical staff and supervisor.
• Meet with persons to discuss disposition plans, personal safety plans and create an informal opportunity for persons to address the fears and concerns related to trauma and crisis. 
• Documentation in Electronic Health Record – obtain National Provider Identification for billing purposes. Clear distinction of no treatment planning – formal counseling or therapy. 
• Work with program staff to develop and maintain resource directory available to persons served. 
• Assist clinicians in developing and facilitating Skills Groups. 
• Assist persons in obtaining services that suit the individual’s life goals and recovery needs including community and natural supports in addition to organizational supports. 
• Assist in arranging and providing transportation for appointments and services. 
• Promote collaboration and sharing of resources for persons in the community: food, clothing, transportation, recreation, medical, insurances, housing, shelters and employment, as appropriate. 
• Help identify each person’s strengths, supports, and share problem-solving techniques - how to identify and overcome fears and combat negative self-talk/self-stigma. 
• Assist program staff in maintaining accurate documentation. 
• Attend program team meetings, trainings, and supervision as scheduled. 
• Learn and maintain a trauma informed environment of wellbeing.  
• Assist in the work of Housing Resource Specialists to help people we serve find and maintain housing utilizing the HUD Section 8 certificates and vouchers system, find alternative housing, meet with landlords and tenants, and assist Housing Resource Specialists in their various job duties 
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

EDUCATION:

• PS I - High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent. No certification required.
• PS II - High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent. Has upon hire a Colorado Peer and Family Specialist Certification.

EXPERIENCE:

• Lived experience: Have received counseling and treatment and currently continuing one’s own recovery with mental health issues - past or present participation in mental health services.
• Minimum 1 year working experience in the mental health field and/or the social work/human services field.

Typical Physical And Mental Demands:

Occasional lifting up to 40 lbs (to assist with a variety of daily life activities). May be required to attend meetings at a variety of locations. May be required to transport people we serve in personal vehicle as appropriate and available.

Working Conditions:

Valid driver’s license preferred and must maintain a good driving record while employed. Use of motor vehicle, and standard office equipment.

Why Work at WellPower?

Join a workplace where purpose meets passion!

• Mission-Driven Impact: Be part of meaningful work that transforms lives and strengthens the Denver community.
• Wellness-Focused Culture: Thrive in an organization that prioritizes your self-care and well-being.
• Award-Winning Workplace: Proudly named a Top Workplace by The Denver Post for 11 consecutive years.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Access medical, dental, vision insurance, PTO, and retirement matching—available at just 30 hours per week.
• Competitive Pay: Our $26.72/hour minimum wage ensures fair compensation for all employees.
• Licensure Support: Free supervision for LCSWs, LPCs, and LMFTs.
• Team Activities: Connect with colleagues through fun leagues like bowling, volleyball, dragon boat racing, and more!

Tuberculosis (TB) screening, testing  -  TB  screening and testing, is required and must be completed prior to hire ( i.e., preplacement), and maintained during employment