Peer Support Lead

About the role

The Peer Support Lead provides sober living support services to adult men and women living in ARTS Recovery Homes, Gratitude House, and Lighthouse. The program is designed to help residents sustain sobriety while building and maintaining a productive, responsible lifestyle.

Responsibilities

• Supervision of Peer Support staff and Recovery Home program oversight.
• Resident engagement and program coordination.
• Providing recovery-oriented services.
• Case management oversight.
• Recovery Home operations including health and safety.
• Career: This position will assist with screening and admissions of prospective residents and responsible for delivering individual and group peer support, along with case management services, for up to 20 men and 15 women, in alignment with standards established by Addiction Research and Treatment Services (ARTS) and relevant licensing bodies.
• Work Location: Onsite – This role is expected to work onsite at ARTS Recovery Homes, located in southwest Denver, CO on the Ft. Logan campus.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED). Two (2) years of experience working closely with patients and connecting them to resources.
• Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences, nutrition, nursing, health, human services, psychology, counseling, social work, or a closely related field from an accredited institution. Three (3) years of experience working closely with patients and connecting them to resources. Five (5) years of experience with supervision of Peer Recovery Specialists or Case Managers in a substance use disorder program. Extensive experience engaging with and supporting recovery communities.

Conditions of Employment

• Must possess and maintain a valid State of Colorado Driver's License.
• Position may be required to drive residents to appointments or to do home checks.
• Must agree to fingerprinting and criminal background check prior to being hired.