CDOC Peer Specialist Recovery Coach
This is a term-limited position.
Employment is anticipated to last until September 30, 2027, contingent upon funding. The selected individual will be required to sign a waiver of retention rights which infers no rights to retain a state-classified position beyond the assignment. This position is eligible for full benefits.
$25,000 Hiring Incentives for Clinical Professionals.
This position is only open to Colorado state residents.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Provides peer recovery coach support service to individuals with an identified substance use disorder (SUD);
- Peer recovery support services will include but are not limited to; re-entry resources, psycho-education on the benefits of Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), wellness planning, pro-social activities, on-on-one and group coaching, and resources to local community agencies and behavioral health providers;
- Coordinates with facilities the delivery of peer support services with facility management and behavioral health supervisors;
- Coordinates continuity of care;
- Facilitates communication to ensure that peers providing peer support services receive clear accurate and congruent information;
- Maintains a database to track peer-to peer supervision and work/volunteer hours for peers providing peer recovery support services;
- Provides training on approved peer led curriculums and new peer training with approval from Chief of Community Behavioral Health and Peer Services and/or designee;
- Submits COPA certification packet to include but not limited to; training certificates, peer-to-peer supervision documentation, and work/volunteer work hours to the DOC Education program for submittal to COPA for peer certification;
- Coordinates specialized training with behavioral health supervisors for peer specialist who are providing peer support services to inmates who are in a specialized behavioral health program;
- Works under supervision of a licensed mental health clinician and with professional standards, ethics and guidelines.
Minimum Qualifications:
Four years (4) experience in providing peer recovery support services. Work experience less than full time will be prorated.
Special Qualifications:
Completed minimum of 60 hours peer recovery training
10 hours of Advocacy
10 hours of Mentoring and Education
10 hours of Recovery
16 hours of Ethics
14 hours of Additional Training
Substitutions:
Applicant must possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in one of the following mental health fields: counseling, social work, psychology, or marriage and family therapy. You must attach a copy of your transcripts that contain your name, name of the accredited institution, type of degree received and date degree was conferred.
In addition to a rewarding, meaningful career, state employment offers:
Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the state system;
Retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan, PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus 401K and 457 plans;
Medical and dental health plans;
Paid life insurance;
Short and long-term disability coverage;
11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick time;
Employee wellness programs;
Tuition Reimbursement;
Loan Repayment and Forgiveness Programs;
Training opportunities and more.
For more info and to apply:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/4789992/cdoc-peer-specialist-recovery-coach-term-limited?keywords=Peer%20Specialist%20Recovery%20Coach%20-%20Term%20Limited&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs