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<p> </p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">WellPower</span> provides you with the support you need to help you develop a career in helping others succeed. We innovate, adapt, and leverage the diverse perspectives of the people on our team and the people we serve in everything we do. </p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">WellPower</span> values and is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to ending bias and discrimination in our community and ensuring equity within all aspects of our organization. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, transfer, or promotion opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.</p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Position Summary:</span></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Peer Specialist</span> help people served reach their personal goals and live healthy lives by supporting them in a variety of life activities. Support and supplement the work of clinicians as they provide treatment, counseling, therapy, and healthcare services to the people we serve. By sharing personal information and experiences about one's own mental illness, strategies, coping skills, and lessons learned in moving toward recovery & wellbeing, assist people we serve to move toward their own recovery & wellbeing.</p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Peer Specialists</span> follow the principles of Intentional Peer Support to facilitate autonomy, choice, and mutuality in the peer relationship. Peer Specialists may work in one of the following programs/teams (or similar programs):</p> <ul style="margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Clinical Site/Residential/Rehabilitative Based Program</span></li> <li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Community-Based Program</span></li> <li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Social Impact Bond Team</span></li> <li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Rental Assistance Program</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Learn more about WellPower</span></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Yno5dNktzAs?si=x-bOxkeprV8afsjO" width="560" height="314"></iframe></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Pay Range and Benefits:</span></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Peer Specialist I - $27.79/hr</p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Peer Specialist II - $29.58/hr</p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Essential Functions:</span></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p> <ul style="margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Orient persons served to programs, available services, and other general information about the organization and community partners.</span></li> <li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">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.</span></li> <li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">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. </span></li> <li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Documentation in Electronic Health Record – obtain National Provider Identification for billing purposes. Clear distinction of no treatment planning – formal counseling or therapy. </span></li> <li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Work with program staff to develop and maintain resource directory available to persons served. </span></li> <li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Assist clinicians in developing and facilitating Skills Groups. </span></li> <li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">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. </span></li> <li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Assist in arranging and providing transportation for appointments and services. </span></li> <li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Promote collaboration and sharing of resources for persons in the community: food, clothing, transportation, recreation, medical, insurances, housing, shelters and employment, as appropriate. </span></li> <li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">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. </span></li> <li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Assist program staff in maintaining accurate documentation. </span></li> <li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Attend program team meetings, trainings, and supervision as scheduled. </span></li> <li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Learn and maintain a trauma informed environment of wellbeing. </span></li> <li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">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 </span></li> <li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Performs other duties as assigned.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Required Qualifications</span></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">EDUCATION:</span></p> <ul style="margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">PS I - High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent. No certification required.</span></li> <li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">PS II - High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent. Has upon hire a Colorado Peer and Family Specialist Certification.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">EXPERIENCE:</span></p> <ul style="margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">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.</span></li> <li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Minimum 1 year working experience in the mental health field and/or the social work/human services field.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Typical Physical And Mental Demands:</span></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Occasional lifting up to 40 lbs (to assist with a variety of daily life activities). May be required to attend meetings at a variety of locations. May be required to transport people we serve in personal vehicle as appropriate and available.</p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Working Conditions:</span></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Valid driver's license preferred and must maintain a good driving record while employed. Use of motor vehicle, and standard office equipment.</p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: arial; font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Why Work at WellPower?</span></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: arial; font-size: 11.0pt;">Join a workplace where purpose meets passion!</p> <ul style="margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: arial; font-size: 11.0pt;">Mission-Driven Impact</span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 11.0pt;">: Be part of meaningful work that transforms lives and strengthens the Denver community.</span></li> <li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: arial; font-size: 11.0pt;">Wellness-Focused Culture</span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 11.0pt;">: Thrive in an organization that prioritizes your self-care and well-being.</span></li> <li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: arial; font-size: 11.0pt;">Award-Winning Workplace</span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 11.0pt;">: Proudly named a </span><span style="font-style: italic; font-family: arial; font-size: 11.0pt;">Top Workplace</span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 11.0pt;"> by </span><span style="font-style: italic; font-family: arial; font-size: 11.0pt;">The Denver Post</span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 11.0pt;"> for 11 consecutive years.</span></li> <li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: arial; font-size: 11.0pt;">Comprehensive Benefits</span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 11.0pt;">: Access medical, dental, vision insurance, PTO, and retirement matching—available at just 30 hours per week.</span></li> <li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: arial; font-size: 11.0pt;">Competitive Pay</span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 11.0pt;">: Our $26.72/hour minimum wage ensures fair compensation for all employees.</span></li> <li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: arial; font-size: 11.0pt;">Licensure Support</span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 11.0pt;">: Free supervision for LCSWs, LPCs, and LMFTs.</span></li> <li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: arial; font-size: 11.0pt;">Team Activities</span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 11.0pt;">: Connect with colleagues through fun leagues like bowling, volleyball, dragon boat racing, and more!</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: arial; font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Tuberculosis (TB) screening, testing - TB screening and testing, is required</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;">and must be completed prior to hire ( i.e., preplacement), and maintained during employment</span></p> <p> </p>
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