Peer support specialist; part-time, boulder

Description

Peer Support Specialist

Position

Reports to:

1440 Program Manager

Supervises: N/A

FLSA Status: Part-Time (20 hours/week), Non-Exempt

Location: 1440 Pine, Boulder CO

Compensation: $23-$26 per hour

Deadline
:
The application will be open from August 31, 2026 - September 14, 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

At TGTHR, we believe every young person, ages 12-24, deserves safety, support, and respect. Our mission is to end youth homelessness by providing a full spectrum of support - from immediate resources to safe housing and long-term stability. We empower young people to amplify their voices, celebrate their growth, and build thriving futures. Together, we're creating a community where every young person has the opportunity to succeed.

Using a Housing First model, 1440 Pine provides stable, affordable housing paired with supportive services to help tenants transition to independence and prevent long-term homelessness. More than just a place to live, 1440 Pine offers supportive services to increase stability, creative spaces, and a strong sense of community - empowering young people to build brighter futures and permanently exit homelessness.

TGTHR seeks a Peer Support Specialist to provide assistance, support, and advocacy for clients, helping them identify life choices and overcome obstacles to achieve their goals. Focusing on each client’s strengths, the Peer Support Specialist promotes personal growth, development, and recovery, supporting clients through their transition from homelessness to stable housing.

TGTHR is specifically seeking candidates with lived experience in homelessness and mental health and/or substance misuse for this role as thePeer Support Specialist will use their personal, practical experience, knowledge, and first-hand insight to benefit clients and their support team.

1.
One-to-One Peer Support

• Provide individual peer support, using lived experience to validate clients' experiences.
• Help clients identify, understand, and combat stigma related to mental health, substance misuse, and homelessness.
• Respond appropriately to crises using trauma-informed care.
• Encourage clients to take responsibility for and actively participate in their recovery.
• Solicit, listen, and respond to client feedback about services.
• Assist clients with transitioning into and maintaining housing.
• Facilitate connections to substance misuse programs and on-site or telehealth mental health resources.

2.
Group Support

• Facilitate group peer support sessions, validating shared experiences and encouraging active recovery participation.
• Foster a supportive, trauma-informed, and culturally competent environment that encourages collaboration and respect.

3.
Data Collection & Documentation

• Maintain confidentiality of all client information consistent with organization policies.
• Complete documentation and reports accurately and timely in Salesforce.
• Ensure all required forms are complete and submitted promptly.

4.
Professionalism & Teamwork

• Understand and follow organizational policies and procedures.
• Attend required meetings, supervision sessions, and training focused on peer support core competencies.
• Participate actively in weekly staff meetings to address client and program issues.
• Provide excellent internal and external customer service to include kind and timely communications, proactive support, flexibility, and teamwork.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (composed of different specialists) to ensure client voice and choice are prioritized in service planning.

5.
Other Duties

• Complete additional tasks as assigned.

• Lived experience as a recipient of mental health, substance use, and/or…