Peer Recovery Coach I – Correctional Care

Denver Health

Peer Recovery Coach supporting people with substance-use and mental-health challenges in Denver correctional facilities. Connecting patients with treatment, recovery resources, mentoring, and follow-up care.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeDenver • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $21 - $26 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in peer recovery support services, effective communication, and advocacy for individuals facing substance misuse and mental health challenges. Proficient in creating supportive relationships and facilitating access to resources while honoring diverse pathways to recovery.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Peer Support Specialist TrainingLived Experience of RecoveryEffective Communication SkillsCustomer ServiceCulturally Diverse Populations Experience

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Hard Skills

Peer Recovery Support ServicesPersonal Recovery PlansDocumentation SkillsBasic Computer SkillsMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft WordMicrosoft Excel

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationOrganizationAttention to DetailMentoringAdvocacy

Tools & Technologies

CopierScanner

Certifications & Qualifications

CPFSNCPRSSPeer Certification

Industry Keywords

Substance MisuseMental Health ChallengesCommunity-Based OrganizationsHarm ReductionTherapeutic Services

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform outreach and engagement into local evidence-based treatment for people experiencing substance misuse and mental health challenges
Create supportive relationships with individuals seeking treatment and link them to appropriate resources
Facilitate peer recovery support services in group and/or individual settings
Assist participants with personal recovery plans and provide resources to reduce barriers to care
Assist patients with necessary paperwork and document appropriately
Partner with treatment providers, hospitals, Emergency Departments, harm reduction organizations, support services, law enforcement, and community-based organizations
Participate in community meetings addressing substance misuse and mental health challenges
Assist patients in accessing therapeutic and supportive services
Promote personal growth, development, and recovery
Mentor and role-model, aid in goal setting and skills building, and remove barriers to follow-up care
Advocate for people in recovery and support others in achieving and maintaining recovery

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 1 year of lived experience of recovery from substance use and/or successful management of mental health challenges
Completion of at least 60 hours of peer support specialist training, or willingness to complete it within 6 months of employment
Approved training must count toward CPFS, NCPRSS, or an equivalent peer certification
Equivalent peer training hours must be approved by an IC&RC-recognized board
Strong, effective, responsive communication skills
Excellent customer service
Organization and attention to detail
Ability and willingness to share personal recovery experience helpfully
Must honor, support, and accept all pathways to recovery
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
Ability to operate a copier and scanner
Cross-cultural skills and experience with culturally diverse populations
Must pass a pre-employment drug test after a conditional offer for safety-sensitive positions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays
100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
Generous medical, dental, vision plans
Employer-paid disability and life insurance
Comprehensive well-being programs
On-site employee fitness center
Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
Childcare discount programs and exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
Tuition reimbursement and assistance
Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities
Professional clinical advancement program and shared governance
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
Free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer