Hybrid Peer Specialist - Fusion Studios 10435 at Colorado coalition for the homeless
Colorado coalition for the homeless · Denver, United States Of America · Hybrid
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Sponsored by CareerFoundryThe mission of the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is to work collaboratively toward the prevention of homelessness and the creation of lasting solutions for homeless and at-risk families, children, and individuals throughout Colorado. The Coalition advocates for and provides a continuum of housing and a variety of services to improve the health, well-being, and stability of those it serves.
The Peer Specialist has experience as a recipient of mental health, substance treatment or homeless services and is willing to use and share his or her personal, practical experience, knowledge, and first hand insight to benefit the team and its clients. The Peer Specialist will provide assistance, peer support, case management, and advocacy for program Residents, identifying life choices and helping them overcome obstacles to achieving their goals. Focusing on the Residents’ strengths, the Peer Specialist will promote personal growth, development, and recovery. The Fort Lyon Supportive Residential Community is designed to provide transitional housing, addiction recovery, education and vocational training, case management and basic supportive services to those who are formally homeless and have an expressed desire to live in a drug and alcohol-free community in an effort to end their cycle of homelessness and promote health, wellbeing and active citizenship.
NOTE: In order to ensure that our consumers receive the best possible care the candidate chosen to fill this position will be required to complete our internal credentialing and privileging process prior to a start date. The credentialing and privileging timeline is dependent on the selected candidate's submission of documents necessary for clearance. Please note that a start date will be scheduled once credentialing and privileging is complete.
