Peer Recovery Specialist - Routt County

To advance issues around health equity and recovery, the Health Partnership seeks a Peer Recovery Specialist who is a well-organized, self-starter with excellent communication skills. The successful candidate will exhibit the following :

• Culture Champion - Commitment to the Partnership's mission and working with diverse partners.
• Results Producer - A results-focused orientation with a proven track record of exceeding goals.
• Agility - Ability to think strategically, foresee opportunities and challenges and adapt as needed.
• Strong Communicator - Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Organization - Exceptional capacity to manage details, monitor progress and adjust accordingly.
• Action Oriented - Enjoys working hard, tackling challenges and is not afraid to take ownership of a situation.

Supervision : The Peer Recovery Specialist is based out of the Steamboat or Craig office and supervised by the Recovery Program Manager.

The Role : The Peer Recovery Specialist provides individualized recovery support, guidance, and coaching to adults and families struggling with substance use disorder. This position also includes planning and coordinating RISE community events, as well as building and maintaining partnerships with local community organizations.

This position requires strong communication, clerical / administrative skills, collaboration and empathy, an ability to work well independently and under high stress, and commitment to healthy boundaries. A successful candidate will bring problem-solving and people skills as well as a strong ability to make decisions to ensure individuals and families are fully supported to consistently deliver high quality services with impact and excellence.

Key Accountabilities :

Job Responsibilities :

Provide individualized and group peer recovery support, guidance, and coaching

Serve as a role model, mentor, advocate, and motivator to individuals in or interested in recovery

Ensure clients are connected to resources and build and strengthen community partnerships

Increase community awareness and understanding of recovery services and resources

Collaborate with the Recovery Program Manager, Care Team Director and peers to ensure all program deliverables are being met and program evaluations are conducted

Minimum Required Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Working Conditions :

Compensation :

$56,650-$59,000 per year

Our Vision :

The Health Partnership is a trusted leader and community partner in helping all in the Yampa Valley have equitable access to health and well-being resources.

Our Misson :

To compassionately connect people to health and well-being resources so they can thrive.

Our Welcoming Work Culture :

The Health Partnership is proud to be a neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, and culturally inclusive organization. We are committed to creating a welcoming and supportive environment for people of all abilities, races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, and socioeconomic backgrounds.