Peer Support Professional - Ark Valley Region

Job Title: Peer Support Professional

Location: Valley-Wide – Rocky Ford/LaJunta Peer House
Position Type: Part-Time
Pay Unit: Hourly

Pay Range: Hourly – Min: $17.50 – Max: $18.32 (based on qualifications and experience)

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, HRA, FSA, DCA, Retirement Plan
• MASA – Employer paid Air Ambulance Coverage
• Paid Leave: Vacation – 10 days accrued/year, Sick – 12 days accrued/year, Holidays – 8 days/year
• Retirement (Employer match after one year of employment)
• Employer paid Basic Life, LTD, STD
• Local Gym Discounts
• Free Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program with opportunity to earn 8 hours off during the fiscal year
• Cell phone discounts
• Volunteer paid time off (up to 8 hours per fiscal year)

Requirements

• Personal mental health or substance use experience (self or as a parent)
• Ability to pass drug test and background check (including MVR)
• TB test result (within past 12 months)
• COVID vaccination or approved exemption
• Ability and willingness to work a varied schedule including holidays, evenings and weekends
• English (speaking, writing and reading) and basic computer skills
• Timely and proper attendance
• Appropriate and effective work performance
• Ability to take direction and follow instruction
• May require
  • Valid Colorado driver's license, ability to drive, insurability and willingness to travel
  • Annual flu vaccination 

3 Main Duties

• Work with individuals in groups or one-on-one, providing information and skills training
• Assist individuals in accessing treatment, including navigating systems of care
• Document/Communicate client participation and interactions in Peer activities 

Required Experience & Skills:

Two years previous office experience. Must have the ability to prioritize work and manage time and the ability to communicate professionally in person and on the phone and have intermediate use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
Previous medical office experience and bilingual skills are preferred.

Certifications: BLS certification/training and certification will be provided upon employment.

Requirements and Conditions:

• Drug screen is required
• Background check is required

Applications must be submitted by: Applications will be accepted until position is filled. 

Questions can be directed to Becca Vigil, Talent Acquisition Specialist, at 719-383-5443 or vigilr@valley-widehealth.org

Valley-Wide Health Systems, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

Employee Rights Under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)