About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Healthcare & Behavioral Health.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This role uses lived experience of recovery from mental illness and/or substance use disorder to provide non‑clinical peer support that promotes recovery, resiliency, and client self-determination. Work may be at entry (Level I), advanced (Level II), or lead (Level III) scope depending on hiring level.

• Educate clients about their rights and support them in resolving complaints or barriers to care.
• Advocate for clients and report unresolved issues to clinical teams.
• Co‑facilitate strength‑based recovery groups and attend local recovery meetings.
• Schedule and coordinate client appointments with clinicians and services.
• Support clients in navigating community resources and participate in discharge/treatment planning.
• Maintain confidentiality, professional boundaries, and accurate documentation.
• Participate in required training and staff/team meetings.
• At Level II: provide consultation, review peer documentation, and contribute to treatment planning.
• At Level III: coordinate department goals, use system data to inform programming, represent the agency at local/state events, and may train or supervise other peer specialists.

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Key Responsibilities (by level)

Level I

• Provide one‑to‑one peer support and education.
• Co‑facilitate groups and support client engagement with services.
• Maintain predictable attendance and accurate records.

Level II

• Use data to shape advocacy and programming.
• Mentor peers on documentation and ethical decision-making.
• Participate actively in treatment plan development.

Level III

• Assist with program-level planning, budgeting input, and staffing assignments.
• Lead small studies or needs assessments and design intervention strategies.
• Supervise and train peer staff on integrating recovery goals with clinical care.

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Who You Are / Qualifications

Note: hiring level determines which combination of education, training, and experience applies.

Level I

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrated personal recovery experience and commitment to peer support values.
• Proficient with general office tools (phone, computer, Microsoft Word/Outlook).
• Strong communication, time management, and record‑keeping skills.
• Valid state driver’s license (as travel between sites may be required).

Level II

• Peer/Advocacy training completion (Peer Certification) preferred.
• ~3 years experience in human services or behavioral health.
• Working knowledge of mental illness and substance use disorders.

Level III

• Bachelor’s degree in health, social science, or equivalent combination of education/experience (2 years experience = 1 year education).
• ~5 years experience in human services, program oversight, or behavioral health.
• Familiarity with ADA, HIPAA, and 42 CFR confidentiality requirements.
• Experience supervising or training peer staff preferred.

General

• Ability to communicate in English (read, write, speak) and interact respectfully with diverse populations.
• Must pass background checks and post‑offer drug screening as required.
• Annual TB test, influenza vaccine (or compliance with policy) may be required.

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Work Schedule & Location

• Typical schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (may vary by site).
• Location: Canon City, CO (on-site with occasional travel to branch locations or community events).

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Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated annual compensation (source listing): $95,896 per year — actual pay will depend on level and experience.
• Insurance: employer-paid life insurance; medical, behavioral health, dental, vision.
• Retirement: 6% employer match; fully vested after one year.
• Flexible spending accounts and HSA options (employer contributions may apply).
• Generous paid time off, up to 10 paid holidays, and paid sick time.
• Training and internship opportunities (including master’s level internships).
• Reimbursements: monthly fitness stipend, discounted gym memberships, clinical licensure reimbursement.
• Loan forgiveness access through eligible programs (NHSC, Nurse Corps, Colorado Health Service Corps, PSLF, etc.).

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Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Fast‑paced office and clinic settings; may require travel and occasional exposure to communicable diseases.
• Primarily sedentary with periods of standing; ability to lift 10–25 lbs occasionally.
• Must be able to engage with clients who may be emotionally distressed or have challenging behaviors; de‑escalation skills required.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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