Manager Peer Support Program Jobs in Colorado (NOW HIRING)

NOTE: Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. A bilingual stipend may be available to eligible candidates once hired

The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salarycommensuratewith experience and education. The starting pay range is$23.89 to $25.50per hourbased on your experience. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but is not limited to:

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service

• 457B Retirement Plan

• 132 hours of PTO earned within first year

• 11 Paid Holidays per year, plus 1 personal holiday, and 8 hours of Denver Good Deeds volunteer time

• Education Refund Program (ERP) - a chance for the city to support your continued learning and career growth by investing in your future with the city

• Care Bank - 8 weeks of Paid Family Leave (after the probation period is passed)

• Free RTD Eco Pass

• Competitive medical, dental and visionplanseffective within 1 month of start date

In this position you will work on site at the Office of the Municipal Public Defender, at: 710 W Colfax, Denver CO 80204. This position will be 100% onsiteMonday to Fridayfrom 8:00AM - 4:00PM.

TheOffice of the Municipal Public Defender(OMPD) is a comprehensive, holistic public defender office that is client-centered, independent, and innovative in the representation of defendants who face jail time for municipal ordinance violations and traffic offenses, and municipal youth offenses. Many of our clients live with mental health conditions, substance use disorders,andtraumatic brain injuries and over half are experiencing homelessness or housing instability.

OMPD'sClient Support Team (CST)consistsof four Peer Support Specialists, a Behavioral Health Navigator, and a Bilingual Outreach Case Coordinator who work alongside attorneys in court daily, create re-entry plans with clients in jail, and connect clients with resources like shelter/housing, benefit enrollment, behavioral health treatment, and more.The CST division serves as part of the defense team and are bound by the Colorado Rules of Professional Conduct including rulesregardingattorney-client privilege and client confidentiality.

OMPD is seeking aPeer SupportSpecialistIto provide peer support and resource navigationto the individuals OMPD represents.

Job duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to the following:

• Support OMPD's holistic defense by working under the direction of attorneys to provide peer support, resource navigation, and mitigationfor OMPD clients.

• Build person-centered relationships with clients using a trauma informed peer support model.

• DemonstrateSAMHSA's Core Competencies for Peer Workers inwork with clients: recovery oriented, person-centered, voluntary, and relationship focused; and theNational Practice Standards for Peer Supportersin work with clients.

• Collaborate with OMPD staff across divisions, including administrative staff, paralegals, attorneys, and Client Support Team staff,to provide holistic, client centered representation.

• Useshared livedexperiences to inspire hope and to provide linkages to a variety of recovery, mental health, community supports, and servicesfor individuals OMPDrepresents.

• Engage clientswith goal setting methods toidentifyservices, resources, develop timelines, and partnerswith clientsto succeed in self-determined goals, andmonitorsuccess.

• Supportthe defense team by being present regularly atcourt, including the first appearance court, OMPD's office, andthe Denver Detention Center (jail), to providetimelypeer support.

• Visit clients inDenverjails andpartners with clients to createreentryplans andsupports connections to community resources upon release.

• Activelyparticipatein connecting clients to services by supporting clients to make phone calls, attendingcourt and other appointmentswith clients, and coordinating services with clientsacross multiple systems.

• Complete and enter all required documentation into OMPD's case management system. Accurately document progress, client interactions, and meetstimelines.

• Other duties asneededand assigned.

Research shows women and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups tend to apply only when they check every box in the posting. If you are reading this and hesitating to click "apply" for that reason, we encourage you to apply.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Highlydesired, butnotrequired:Possession of a peer support related certification.

Examples of peer support related certifications: Colorado Peer & Family Specialist designation or a National Designation from NAADAC (NCPRSS) or Mental Health America - (CPRS)

• Peer support specialist trainingcompleted or in-progress

• Lived experience of mental health, substance use, trauma, and/or co-occurring conditions is highly valued.

• Knowledge and experience with the Denver Criminal Justice system, court processes, public defense - including the role of the defense council.

• Understandingof Denver metro resources, services, and community supports.

• Experience providing peer support services in a criminal justice or social services setting.

• Skills in addressing the needs of people experiencing homelessness, individuals living with mental health and substance misuse conditions and other vulnerable populations.

• Knowledge of Denver metro resources, social services, and behavioral health treatment and supports.

• Bilingual Spanishproficiencyis highly valued

• Demonstrated commitment to justice, equity, diversity, accessibility, and inclusion.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applicationsanddata entry experience.

We realize your time is valuable,so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required minimum qualifications:

Education Requirement: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED,HiSETor TASC Certificate.

Experience Requirement: One (1) year of experience providing peer support as a volunteer or professional.

Education and Experience Equivalency:A combination ofappropriate educationand experience may be substituted for the minimum education and experience requirements.

To be considered for this position, please include the following on your job application (upload the multiple attachment(s) to the Resume/CV section on the My Experience tab):

• Up-to-date resume (Required)

• Cover Letter (Required)

Please include a section in the cover letter highlighting how your experience aligns with this position, including your:

Description of your volunteer or professional experience providing peer supportservices, including any peer support specialist training and/or certification(s) you have completed.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities to provide peersupport and resource navigationto clients involved in the criminal justice system.