Peer Recovery Specialist (I – II) – Resident Services

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Peer Recovery Specialist (I – II) – Resident Services - 37376 University Staff Description University of Colorado Anschutz: Department: Psychiatry – Addiction Research & Treatment Services (ARTS) – Recovery Residences Job Title: Peer Recovery Specialist (I - II) - Resident Services Position #: 00829829 – Requisition #: 37376 Job Summary: The Peer Recovery Specialist is instrumental in providing peer support for adult females and/or adult males residing in the Recovery Residences program. This is a full-time University Staff (non-classified) position that provides activities to engage, educate, and offer support to clients as they navigate steps to embrace a sober lifestyle. This position assists clients with attending appointments in the community once admitted and provides positive support and resources to residents who are transitioning to independent living and aftercare programming. This position is also responsible for conducting outreach activities, assisting with following up on intake inquiries, keeping clients engaged while awaiting a treatment bed, providing support services and coordination to recovery support services, and traveling to various referral sites such as hos...