WellPower · 1 day ago
Peer Specialist I/II - Walk-in Crisis Center - Saturday and Sunday 10a-6:30p
Denver
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$27.79/hr - $29.58/hr
1+ years expWellPower envisions a community where every person’s mental health is fostered through strength, resilience and hope. The Peer Specialist role involves supporting individuals in their recovery journey by assisting with life activities, facilitating skills groups, and collaborating with clinicians to provide comprehensive care. This position emphasizes person-centered support and aims to empower individuals to achieve their personal goals and well-being.
Mental Health Care
Responsibilities
Orient persons served to programs, available services, and other general information about the organization and community partners
Report clinical concerns and high-risk behaviors and safety issues as they occur to clinical program staff and/or supervisor. Follow guidance and directions from other clinical staff and supervisor
Meet with persons to discuss disposition plans, personal safety plans and create an informal opportunity for persons to address the fears and concerns related to trauma and crisis
Documentation in Electronic Health Record – obtain National Provider Identification for billing purposes. Clear distinction of no treatment planning – formal counseling or therapy
Work with program staff to develop and maintain resource directory available to persons served
Assist clinicians in developing and facilitating Skills Groups
Assist persons in obtaining services that suit the individual’s life goals and recovery needs including community and natural supports in addition to organizational supports
Assist in arranging and providing transportation for appointments and services
Promote collaboration and sharing of resources for persons in the community: food, clothing, transportation, recreation, medical, insurances, housing, shelters and employment, as appropriate
Help identify each person’s strengths, supports, and share problem-solving techniques - how to identify and overcome fears and combat negative self-talk/self-stigma
Assist program staff in maintaining accurate documentation
Attend program team meetings, trainings, and supervision as scheduled
Learn and maintain a trauma informed environment of wellbeing
Assist in the work of Housing Resource Specialists to help people we serve find and maintain housing utilizing the HUD Section 8 certificates and vouchers system, find alternative housing, meet with landlords and tenants, and assist Housing Resource Specialists in their various job duties
Performs other duties as assigned
Maintain a trauma informed environment of wellbeing
Qualification
Required
PS I - High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
PS II - High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent. Has upon hire a Colorado Peer and Family Specialist Certification
Lived experience: Have received counseling and treatment and currently continuing one's own recovery with mental health issues - past or present participation in mental health services
Minimum 1 year working experience in the mental health field and/or the social work/human services field
Benefits
Robust Benefits
Company
WellPower
WellPower is the national leader in redefining the way mental health is addressed in our community.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Carl Clark MD
President & CEO
Angela Oakley
Chief Financial Officer
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