Peer Specialist - CCLR

Health Solutions is a premier wellness center focused on whole person care. With over 400 employees in Southern Colorado, you would be joining a mighty team of support and administrative staff, clinicians, physicians, nurses, and others in our efforts to improve the health and wellbeing of our community.

We’re hiring a full-time Peer Support Specialist, to join us at our Crisis Services facility at 1310 Chinook Lane and Respite at 41 Montebello in Pueblo.

What You’ll Be Doing Peer Support Specialists, have progressed in their own recovery from substance abuse or a mental health condition and self-identify as peers. Because of their own life experiences, peers can support others in crises and assist them in recovery so they can remain in their community. The peer support specialist provides outreach and acts as a role model, ally, mentor, planner, advocate, educator, resource connector, and tour guide for clients.

SHIFT:

Friday, Saturday and Sunday 7pm-7 am RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Peer Support Specialist, works under the direction of the Crisis Services Supervisor and supervisory designee to:

Communicate with individuals seeking crisis services in respite and the crisis living room Support clients by offering them information and hope Reassure clients through active listening and consultation

Locate resources and make referrals to community partners

Transport clients as needed

Perform light housekeeping duties

Physical requirements include the following:

Must be able to remain in a stationary position at least 50% of the time Frequently communicates with physicians about medical notes, must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations

Occasionally operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer

Occasionally lifts and carries items up to 25 pounds

Occasional exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids

What You’ll Like About Us Competitive pay $17.45 - $21.21 Hourly (Dependent on experience, certification and shift)
Generous benefits package. For most positions, includes paid holidays, generous PTO, EAP, tuition reimbursement, retirement, insurances, FSA, and a premier wellness program

Insurance:
Medical, Dental, and Vision, with low deductibles. Also, Wellness benefits program available.

HS Funded: EAP, Life Lock, Direct Path, Life and AD&D, LTD Retirement 403(b) with employer match up to 6%
Additional Insurance: FSA, Voluntary Life, Sun Life Voluntary benefits, and pet insurance

Childcare

Flexible work schedule

Employee recognitions and celebrations

Warm and friendly work environment in which staff respect and learn from one another

What we’re looking For—The Must-Haves High school diploma or GED equivalent

Peer Support Professional Certification or ability to obtain within 1 year Personal knowledge of and experience with behavioral health services

Valid Colorado driver license and access to reliable transportation during work hours

Good driving record

What we’d Like to See in you—the Nice-to-Haves Spanish language skills

Health Solutions expects all staff to Adapt to change in the workplace and use change as an opportunity for innovation and creativity.

Take ownership of problems, brainstorm problem resolutions, and use sound judgment in selecting solutions to problems, and demonstrate consistent follow through.

Possess the job knowledge and skills to perform the fundamental job functions, and willingly assume greater responsibility over time regarding the scope of work.

Inspire and model collaborative teamwork and Human Kindness; and Demonstrate accommodation, politeness, helpfulness, trust building, appropriate boundaries, and flexibility in customer service.

Must already be authorized to work in the US; sponsor ships not available.

Closing Date: 11/07/2026 EOE, M/F
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