Peer Recovery Specialist Project Bridge Year 2; Term Limited

Overview

Peer Recovery Specialist Project Bridge Year 2 (Term Limited)

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
School of Medicine | Department of Psychiatry | Addiction Research & Treatment Services (ARTS) | Adult Outpatient Program

Job Title: Peer Recovery Specialist - Project Bridge Year 2 (Term Limited)

Position: # - Requisition: #35069

Job Summary:

• 10:30am - 9:00pm on any day of the week.

• Coordinate the assessment and treatment for individuals living with substance use disorder (SUD) who first enter into care at the University of Colorado Health Emergency Department.
• Communicate, facilitate, and collaborate among the CU Health Emergency Department, ARTS Potomac Street Center, and STRIDE Community Health Center Potomac Street to ensure a smooth and timely transition for individuals to enter into outpatient SUD and/or Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) treatment at the ARTS Potomac Street Center.
• Leverage lived experience with SUD and recovery supports to encourage and support individuals who may be reluctant or hesitant to enter into treatment.
• Coordinate communication and collaboration among the CU Health Emergency Department, ARTS Potomac Street Center, and STRIDE Community Health Center Potomac Street.
• Be responsive to, and affirm the individualized and differing needs of each patient under their care.

Onsite

Why work for the University?

• Medical:
  Multiple plan options
• Dental:
  Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance:
  Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan:
  Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off:
  Accruals over the year
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 10/year
• Tuition Benefit:
  Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass:
  Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

The University of Colorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

• High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
• One (1) year of experience working closely with patients and connecting them to resources, or related work experience.
• Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

• Associate's degree or higher in psychology, social work, counseling, human services, or related field from an accredited institution.
• Prior experience in Patient Navigation and connecting pregnant or postpartum patients to required services or resources.
• Certification as a Peer Specialist (e.g., Colorado Peer and Family Specialist/CPFS).
• Experience with motivational interviewing techniques.
• Experience working with clients involved with the criminal justice system, probation/parole, human services, and/or other referral sources.
• Experience providing administrative support to clients, families, staff, and stakeholders in a substance abuse treatment setting.
• Experience managing financial paperwork including invoices, tracking expenditures, and gathering statistical data.
• Experience working with electronic health records.
• Current, valid registration with the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) as Certified Addiction Technician (CAT) or higher.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

• Applicants must have lived experience with SUD or addictions, and recovery with existing sobriety supports.
• Applicants must have a minimum of two (2) years of sobriety with existing sober support from SUD or addictions recovery.
• The employee must complete CCAR Recovery Coach Academy training within 6-12 months of hire (training costs borne by employer).
• The employee must obtain CPFS certification within 6 months of hire (certification fee borne by employer).
• Must agree to fingerprinting and criminal background checks prior to hire (CBI and FBI).
• Subject to pre-employment,…