Job Description
Job Location - Littler Prevention Wings - Greeley, CO
Salary Range - $16.15 - $21.76 Hourly
Shift: Tuesday Friday 12:00 pm 8:30 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am 5:00 pm
Women struggling with addiction have limited options for treatment and
even fewer options if they are pregnant or have small children. The Wings
Program provides residential and intensive outpatient treatment for pregnant
women and their children aged birth to five. These comprehensive services
facilitate recovery from addiction and promote family self-sufficiency and
healthy lifestyle choices. Wings works closely with the North Range Behavioral
Health Early Childhood and Family Connects programs, and continued treatment
includes the children in a whole family approach.
As a Peer Support Specialist on the Wings team, you will share your lived
experience with mental health challenges or substance use challenges to
support and encourage others facing similar situations.
Key Responsibilities Use personal experience to model the value of every client s experience and
to teach effective coping techniques and self-help strategies that lead to
recovery and resiliency. Offer clients hope regarding recovery and/or
resiliency, through appropriate self-disclosure, role modeling, and
coaching during the recovery process and/or development of resiliency.
Collaborate with therapists to coordinate services in response to the
client's needs and behaviors to achieve the goals of the service/treatment
plan as assigned; prevent deterioration, and or hospitalization. May be
called upon for appraisal of client needs to make appropriate recommendations
for services.
Coordinate a wide variety of services for clients to receive benefits and
access resources from internal and external service providers. May help
identify client s needs and provide access to services.
Assist clients in identifying barriers to recovery/resiliency and individual
warning signs; help cultivate positive behaviors to prevent relapse, avoid
future crisis involvement, and focus on wellness.
Assist clients in improving their well-being and quality of life by coaching
in behavioral skills; educate clients to make informed choices; help
clients problem solve and negotiate tasks/activities of daily living. May
provide a listening ear when needed.
Teach and role model the importance of medication monitoring, and clear
communication with medical and mental health providers as needed; may assist
clients in developing a wellness or recovery/resiliency plan.
Provide support and encouragement to the client and/or family members.
Advocate for the client in many different forums including, but not limited
to, the school system, nursing homes, and with family.
As required by the program, document progress reports, mentoring notes,
letters, faxes, and phone calls; maintain electronic health records
following agency standards.
Qualifications A High School Diploma and/or ability to successfully demonstrate reading,
writing, and speaking skills, or an equivalent combination of education
And Experience Is Required. Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills highly desired.
Experience Must have personal experience by having been impacted by mental illness,
substance abuse issues, other co-occurring challenges, or any child and
family issues.
Demonstrate working a personal recovery/resiliency plan for at least one
year is required.
A Valid Driver s License and driving record that meets with agency
insurability as set forth by someone who must transport clients/program
participants.
Must have sensitivity to individual needs and show respect for a person s
independence and ability.
Ability to take peer-to-peer training as required.
Additional Eligibility Requirements Annual Flu Vaccinations
Annual TB Testing
Why Join Us?
At North Range Behavioral Health, we invest in you your growth,
well-being, and career development. We offer a supportive, flexible work
environme t with plenty of opportunities for learning and advancement.
Perks And Benefits Generous PTO and paid holidays
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Retirement plan with employer contributions
Loan forgiveness and employee referral bonuses
Tuition assistance for professional development
Employee wellness programs and recognition initiatives
We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace where everyone
feels valued. North Range Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity
Employer, and we encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Start
your journey with us today Where Hope Begins and Change Is Possible!
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