Peer Recovery Specialist II - Resident Services

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

School of Medicine | Department of Psychiatry | Addiction Research & Treatment Services (ARTS) | Recovery Residences

Position #:  - Requisition #: 37576

The Peer Recovery Specialist is instrumental in providing peer support for adult females and/or adult males residing in the Recovery Residences program. This is a full-time University Staff (non‑classified) position that provides activities to engage, educate, and offer support to clients as they navigate steps to embrace a sober lifestyle. The role assists clients with attending community appointments once admitted, provides positive support and resources to clients transitioning to aftercare programming, and is responsible for conducting outreach activities, following up on intake inquiries, keeping clients engaged while awaiting a treatment bed, providing coordination of recovery support services, and traveling to referral sites such as hospitals, DHS offices, and various community locations.

Standard working days are Tuesday through Saturday, and the position may require extended hours for clinic coverage or assisting clients in getting into treatment or appointments.

ARTS is the clinical program of the Department of Psychiatry, Division of Substance Dependence at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. ARTS has delivered residential and outpatient empirically supported substance abuse treatment services in Colorado for over 45 years, focusing on psychosocial and pharmacological treatments for adolescents, women, men, families, and individuals involved in the criminal justice system. ARTS aims to improve the quality of life and productivity of individuals and families affected by substance use and co‑occurring mental health disorders through scientifically supported prevention, education, and treatment services.

The Recovery Residences program provides a safe place to live for up to 20 women (some with children) and 20 men (in a separate house) while they learn skills needed to remain sober in the community. The program is grant- and Medicaid‑funded and offers drug and alcohol assessment, psychosocial and educational services, and links to medication management if needed.

• Provide support to individuals living in Recovery Residences by engaging them in activities and education.
• Offer support to residents struggling to enroll in treatment and follow through with intake appointments.
• Assist residents with attending community appointments once admitted.
• Assist residents with making community linkages as they transition into the community.
• Co‑ordinate recovery support services, including traveling to referral sites such as hospitals, DHS offices, and community locations.
• Leverage lived experience with SUD to encourage and support individuals who may be hesitant to embrace a sober lifestyle.
• Be responsive to and affirm the individualized needs of each resident under care.

Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located at the Ft. Logan Grounds, Denver, CO.

ARTS has delivered residential and outpatient empirically supported substance abuse treatment services in Colorado for over 45 years, focusing on psychosocial and pharmacological treatments for adolescents, women, men, families, and individuals involved in the criminal justice system. ARTS aims to improve the quality of life and productivity of individuals and families affected by substance use and co‑occurring mental health disorders through scientifically supported prevention, education, and treatment services.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation, and sick leave! The University of Colorado provides an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical:
  Multiple plan options
• Dental:
  Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance:
  Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan:
  Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off:
  Accruals over the year
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 10/year
• Tuiti…