Advance Pathways

Advance, Inc is a new non-profit started to address the needs of adults facing homelessness in Aurora, Colorado, with a goal of seeing adults gain the needed skills to secure and maintain high quality, dependable employment, and lasting, secure housing.. embark on their journeys to a lifetime of housing stability and personal fulfillment.. Peer Support Specialist. an independent, self-sufficient, safe, and sober living environment.. Weekday (4 days) - Peer Support Specialist – 4.24.

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Salary$52,000 - $60,000 a year ($27/hour - $31/hour) This position is 40 hours per week, Wednesday – Saturday from 11am-9pm. Benefits & Perks● Paid time off plan beginning at 2-weeks per year.● 403(b) Retirement Savings plan with an employer match of 3% with a vestingschedule.● 10 paid Holidays.● Comprehensive Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance coverage. Who We AreAdvance, Inc is a new non-profit started to address the needs of adults facing homelessness in Aurora, Colorado, with a goal of seeing adults gain the needed skills to secure and maintain high quality, dependable employment, and lasting, secure housing. Advance brings together the needed talent, skills, and resources to empower individuals toembark on their journeys to a lifetime of housing stability and personal fulfillment. Following the philosophy of extending a “hand up,” staff at Advance not only provide needed tools for success, but mentor, train, and inspire Community Members (people we serve) to achieve their highest potential while offering them the long-term support they need to be successful fora lifetime. Why work at Advance?We believe in investing in our team members to be the best version of themselves whilesolving the complex problem of homelessness. You can be among the first employees to co-create and thrive in a culture that is rooted in professional development, values diversity andinclusion, and encourages creativity and innovation for trying new approaches to supportlong-term sustainability and independence for the people we serve. What Current Employees Say About Us:• “Advance has invested more in me in three weeks than my former employer investedin three years.”• “I love this place! It’s so wonderful to be seen and have my contribution valued.”• “It feels great to be in on the ground floor of a non-profit doing things creatively andmaking a long-lasting impact for people experiencing homelessness in Aurora.” Peer Support Specialist The Peer Support Specialist reports to the Assistant Program Director and is responsible for:1. Delivering programming to formerly homeless individuals in our community setting.2. Creating, with the Advance team, a culture of safety and improved health for ourCommunity Members.3. Supporting Community Members in articulating personal goals.4. Promoting Community Members’ long-term goals of gainful employment,acquisition of secure housing, and a lifetime of self-sufficiency.5. Ensuring Community Members are working effectively toward goals andmilestones in all areas of their lives with the eventual objective of transitioning toan independent, self-sufficient, safe, and sober living environment. Job Highlights● Use your personal and practical experience, knowledge, and first-hand insight tobenefit and support the team.● Employ a strengths-based model to promote personal growth, development, andrecovery in Community Members served.● Provide assistance, support, and advocacy for Community Members to identify goals,acquire/learn needed skills, and encourage them as they overcome obstacles toachieving goals.● Attend organizational meetings, meet with external partners and coalitions, andregularly meet with Community Members. Primary Responsibilities:One-to-One Peer Support● Using your recovery experience, assist Community Members in articulating personalgoals through one-on-one and group sessions. During these sessions, supportCommunity Members as they identify and create goals and develop recovery planswith the strengths, supports, and resources needed to realize these goals towardself-directed recovery.● Support Community Members as they identify, understand, and combat stigma anddiscrimination associated with mental health, substance use disorder, andhomelessness and develop strategies to reduce self-stigmatizing thoughts andbehaviors.● Assist Community Members in finding mutual aid support groups and running smallgroups around recovery/wellness.● Teach and model problem solving techniques for Community Members incorporatingyour own story of recovery where appropriate and/or calling on expertise andknowledge of the team.● Actively participate, collaborate, and contribute to the team to promote an inclusive and respectful culture for Community Members and staff.● Respond to crises as they arise in a manner respectful of Community Members’individual narratives and backgrounds.● Solicit, listen, and respond to Community Member feedback about services.● Assist individual Community Members with their transition into long-term stablehousing and beyond.● Mentor and lead Community Members in skill-building activities, goal setting, andproblem-solving in life, career, relationship, nutrition, health, and overall wellness forthe long-term.● Facilitate Community Member connections with substance use treatment programsand to on-site/telehealth mental health resources. Data Collection and Documentation● Maintain and ensure confidentiality of all Community Member information.● Complete all necessary documentation with accuracy and in a timely manner. Professionalism and Teamwork● Understand and follow the policies and procedures.● Attend regular supervision, focusing on mastering core competencies of the PeerSupport Specialist position.● Cultivate and maintain a supportive working environment that embraces trauma-informed and culturally competent interactions.● Attend and participate in formal and informal staff meetings; address CommunityMember and program issues as a team where appropriate.● Provide excellent internal and external customer service; communicate in aprofessional, timely, and effective manner.● Actively participate, collaborate, and contribute to promote a team culture respectful ofeach Community Member’s unique perspective, background, challenges, strengths,goals, and potentialities.● Complete other duties as assigned. Qualifications:● One (1) years’ experience in services to persons experiencing homelessness,substance use disorder, mental illness, or other related areas.● High School Diploma or equivalent.● Experience with using Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel as well as case noteprogram(s).● Familiarity with operating computerized office equipment and telephones.● Conflict mediation/resolution skills.● Trauma-Informed care knowledge and experience.● Reliable transportation and ability to use a vehicle for work throughout the day.● Acceptable background check with the Colorado Bureau of Investigations. Preferences:● Two (2) years or more in recovery; all pathways are honored.● Prior or current recipient of mental health, substance use treatment, and/or homelessservices, with the ability to role-model recovery and actively participate in your ownrecovery.● Completion of a Colorado Peer Specialist Core Competency training.● Having the Colorado Peer and Family Specialist (CPFS) certification or being willing toobtain it within one year (Advance will pay for the training).● At least one year of being successfully housed.● Ability to relate to people from diverse backgrounds and experiences.● Creativity and flexibility.● Resilience and flexibility to adaptations of program growth.Weekday (4 days) - Peer Support Specialist – 4.24.24 4 The successful candidate:● Drug free (including THC) with a willingness to submit to random drug and alcoholscreenings.● Believes fully in Advance’s vision.● Is committed to professional development to improve self-awareness and skills.● Is familiar with trauma informed care and empowerment models (preferred).● Values DEI and advances equity throughout the organization.● Time management skills with the ability to meet a deadline.● Excellent written and verbal communication.● Administrative skills.● Can work independently with minimal supervision. To Apply: Send a resume, and preferably a cover letter, to the Program Director, JacobMerrion, CPFS at careers@advancepathways.org. The cover letter should minimally describe your interest in helping people experiencing homelessness and should include:• Detail of prior, or current, experience receiving mental health, substance use disordertreatment, and/or homelessness services, with the ability to empathize with personsexperiencing homelessness. • Understanding of, and respect for, Community Members and their process of recovery. • Highlight how you would encourage and facilitate Community Member (client)self-determination and decision-making in service. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing ofactivities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties,responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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