Peer Support Specialist Greeley, CO (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=1703+61st+Ave+Greeley+CO+USA+80634) Apply Description WHAT MAKES VOA SPECIAL? VOAC recognizes the unique needs of the older adult who needs a wheelchair ramp to stay at home safely, and the preschooler whose family needs additional resources. VOAC supports veteran’s efforts to exit homelessness as well as provides a safe place for survivors of domestic violence. Wherever VOAC goes, it combines relationship-building, volunteers and quality services to lift and support our neighbor’s efforts to become self-sufficient and reach their full potential. **A Peer Support Specialist leverages and models their individual lived experience of recovery from incarceration, addiction and/or mental health concerns, along with skills in resiliency and training, to deliver supportive services in the Colorado Rapid Rehousing for Reentry setting and promotes a wholistic mind-body approach to recovery and resiliency among program participants. This role requires knowledge of homelessness, incarceration, skills with support and advocacy, and provides connection to resources and treatment. The Peer Support Specialist embodies a positive spirit of recovery and resilience grounded in hope and optimism and facilitates program participant change through goal setting, education and skills building. Requirements · Must have maintained recovery from individually identified conditions(s) for a period of at least one year. · Lived experience of incarceration and in-depth knowledge of mental health/substance use. · Colorado driver’s license and state-mandated automobile insurance. Position Type Fulltime Position Salary Range: $21.00-$23.00/hr Starting Pay: Based on experience Benefits: eligibility is based on job type/status Paid Holidays Paid Time Off Volunteer/Wellness Day Tuition Assistance Pension and 403b Retirement Plan Health, Dental, Vision, Pet Insurances Life Insurance (Including Accidental Death & Dismemberment) Accident Insurance Employee Assistance/Work Life Balance Program Employee Discount Program LifeLock with Norton Public Loan Forgiveness Volunteers of America is an EEO Employer Position Will Remain Open Until Filled VISA Sponsorship is Not Offered for this Role Veterans are Strongly Encouraged to Apply Employee must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of self or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Employee will perform job according to applied laws. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you require a reasonable accommodation to perform this role, please contactHR@VOAColorado.orgto begin the Interactive Process. Salary Description 21.00-23.00/hr