Peer Recovery Specialist Project Bridge Year 2 (Term Limited) - University of Colorado
Aurora, CO
About the Job
Peer Recovery Specialist Project Bridge Year 2 (Term Limited)
Description
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
School of Medicine | Department of Psychiatry | Addiction Research & Treatment Services (ARTS) | Adult Outpatient Program
Job Title: Peer Recovery Specialist - Project Bridge Year 2 (Term Limited)
Position: #00664918 - Requisition: #35069
Job Summary:
+ 10:30am - 9:00pm on any day of the week.
Key Responsibilities:
+ Coordinate the assessment and treatment for individuals living with substance use disorder (SUD) who first enter into care at the University of Colorado (CU) Health Emergency Department.
+ Communicate, facilitate, and collaborate among the CU Health Emergency Department, ARTS Potomac Street Center, and STRIDE Community Health Center Potomac Street to ensure a smooth and timely transition for individuals to enter into outpatient SUD and/or Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) treatment at the ARTS Potomac Street Center.
+ Leverage their own lived experience with, and recovery with supports from, SUD to encourage and support individuals who may be reluctant or hesitant to enter into treatment.
+ Coordinating communication and collaboration efforts among the CU Health Emergency Department, ARTS Potomac Street Center, and STRIDE Community Health Center Potomac Street.
+ Be responsive to, and affirmative of, the individualized and differing needs of each patient under their care.
Work Location:
Onsite
Why Join Us:
Why work for the University?
+ Medical: Multiple plan options
+ Dental: Multiple plan options
+ Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
+ Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
+ Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
+ Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
+ Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
+ Holiday Days: 10/year
+ Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
+ ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service
Position: #00664918 - Requisition: #35069
Job Summary:
+ 10:30am - 9:00pm on any day of the week.
Key Responsibilities:
+ Coordinate the assessment and treatment for individuals living with substance use disorder (SUD) who first enter into care at the University of Colorado (CU) Health Emergency Department.
+ Communicate, facilitate, and collaborate among the CU Health Emergency Department, ARTS Potomac Street Center, and STRIDE Community Health Center Potomac Street to ensure a smooth and timely transition for individuals to enter into outpatient SUD and/or Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) treatment at the ARTS Potomac Street Center.
+ Leverage their own lived experience with, and recovery with supports from, SUD to encourage and support individuals who may be reluctant or hesitant to enter into treatment.
+ Coordinating communication and collaboration efforts among the CU Health Emergency Department, ARTS Potomac Street Center, and STRIDE Community Health Center Potomac Street.
+ Be responsive to, and affirmative of, the individualized and differing needs of each patient under their care.
Work Location:
Onsite
Why Join Us:
Why work for the University?
+ Medical: Multiple plan options
+ Dental: Multiple plan options
+ Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
+ Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
+ Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
+ Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
+ Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
+ Holiday Days: 10/year
+ Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
+ ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service
Diversity and Equity:
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
+ High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
+ One (1) year of experience working closely with patients and connecting them to resources, or related work experience.
+ Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
_Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire._
Preferred Qualifications:
+ Associate's degree or higher in psychology, social work, counseling, human services, or related field from an accredited institution.
+ Prior experience in Patient Navigation and connecting pregnant or postpartum patients to required services or resources.
+ Certification as a Peer Specialist (for example, Colorado Peer and Family Specialist/CPFS).
+ Experience with motivational interviewing techniques.
+ Experience working with clients who are involved with the criminal justice system, probation/parole, human services, and/or other similar referral sources.
+ Experience providing administrative support to clients, families, staff, and other stakeholders in a substance abuse treatment setting.
+ Experience managing financial paperwork including creating invoices, tracking expenditures, and gathering statistical data.
+ Experience working with electronic health records.
+ Current, valid registration with the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) as Certified Addiction Technician (CAT) license or higher.
+ Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Conditions of Employment:
+ Applicants must have lived experience with SUD or addictions, and recovery with existing sobriety supports.
+ Applicants must have a minimum of two (2) years of sobriety with existing sober support from SUD or addictions recovery.
+ The employee must successfully complete the CCAR Recovery Coach Academy training within 6-12 months of hire date (training costs will be borne by employer).
+ The employee must obtain the Colorado Peer and Family Specialist (CPFS) certification within 6 months of hire date (certification fee will be borne by employer).
+ Must agree to fingerprinting and criminal background check prior to being hired. Required background checks include a review with the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
+ Subject to pre-employment, post-accident, incident, and/or drug and alcohol testing per UCD Addiction Research and Treatment Services policies.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
+ Excellent written communication skills, which includes the ability to check for typographical, grammatical, and spelling errors.
+ Ability to effectively manage difficult behaviors.
+ Ability to engage patients in treatment for substance use disorder treatment.
+ Ability to comply with established rules, policies and procedures and meet deadlines.
+ Ability to be open-minded and nonjudgmental.
+ Ability to develop healthy relationships with clients.
+ Ability to exercise discretion and maintain patient confidentiality.
+ Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
+ Knowledge of basic care coordination, medical/hospital, and/or community resources.
+ Knowledge of basic therapeutic confrontation and structures.
+ critical thinking.
+ Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook etc.).
+ Excellent data entry skills.
+ Critical thinking skills with the ability to successfully with multitask in a high-pressure environment.
How to Apply:
Candidate's cover letter must adequately describe how their work/life experiences satisfy the above Conditions of Employment. If candidates do not satisfy this requirement and/or fail to attach a cover letter to their application, then their application will be removed from consideration.
Screening of Applications Begins:
October 15 th , 2024
Anticipated Pay Range:
_or hiring range_ $42,948 - $49,826
_or hiring range_
ADA Statement:
Background Check Statement:
Vaccination Statement:
Job Category
Primary Location
Schedule
Posting Date
Unposting Date
To apply, visit https://cu.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=35069&lang=en (https://apptrkr.com/5706584)
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Peer Recovery Specialist - Project Bridge Year 2 (Term Limited) - 35069 University Staff
The Peer Recovery Specialist operates within the Addiction Research and Treatment Services (ARTS) Adult Outpatient Program, with clinic locations in Denver, Aurora, and Arvada. The ARTS Adult Outpatient Program is within the School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry. ARTS Adult Outpatient clinics provide drug and alcohol assessment, psychosocial and pharmacological treatment for adults. Programs in various clinic locations include traditional outpatient, intensive outpatient and may contain specialty services for clients referred by the criminal justice system, county departments of human services, and services for pregnant women, individuals who are HIV-positive and gender-responsive services. The person in this position is an individual with lived substance use disorder (SUD) experience to support positions providing drug and alcohol assessment, psychosocial, and pharmacological treatment for adults with substance use disorder (SUD), who first enter into care at the CU Health Emergency Department (ED) at the University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus, and then transition into SUD treatment at the ARTS Potomac Street Center, in collaboration with STRIDE Community Health Center Potomac Street. This position provides activities to engage, educate, and offer support to adults with SUD, their family members, and caregivers to connect patients to prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up sessions. This position is also responsible for conducting outreach activities with patients, staff, community partners, subcontracted agencies, and/or other entities as appropriate, travel to various sites, and perform other duties as assigned or required. Working hours will be based on a standard 40-hour work week, which may be worked as follows (to include breaks): Locations vary and will include the ED, ARTS, STRIDE, community, and other outreach sites. Working hours and locations are subject to change according to the needs of the project and/or the agencies concerned, and this position will be required to work Saturdays/Sundays as well. This full-time position is supported by grant funds, whose funding will be reviewed on a periodic basis. Accordingly, the position's status may be affected over time by any applicable variations in the grant and/or funding amounts. Therefore, this position is contingent on grant funding and is term limited.
- this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Auora, CO.
This position at the University of Colorado/ Addiction Research and Treatment Services (ARTS) provides a very unique opportunity for individuals with lived experience and recovery from SUDs to use, in turn, their specialized knowledge and experience to provide care, assistance and support of individuals currently living with SUD. The individual in this position, through their words and actions, will have a direct influence on helping others with SUD to set themselves on a path to recovery and make health lifestyle choices. In addition, by joining ARTS, employees will be actively engaged in a supportive, professional, and nurturing environment where individuals with various backgrounds and experiences converge and collaborate to provide an evidence-based, multi-faceted approach to provide the best treatment and care to every patient who comes into care at ARTS clinics. We have AMAZING benefits and offerexceptional amounts of holiday, vacation, and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including: There are many additional perks & programs with the https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=5706584&targetURL=Peer Recovery Specialist - Project Bridge Year 2 (Term Limited)
The Peer Recovery Specialist operates within the Addiction Research and Treatment Services (ARTS) Adult Outpatient Program, with clinic locations in Denver, Aurora, and Arvada. The ARTS Adult Outpatient Program is within the School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry. ARTS Adult Outpatient clinics provide drug and alcohol assessment, psychosocial and pharmacological treatment for adults. Programs in various clinic locations include traditional outpatient, intensive outpatient and may contain specialty services for clients referred by the criminal justice system, county departments of human services, and services for pregnant women, individuals who are HIV-positive and gender-responsive services. The person in this position is an individual with lived substance use disorder (SUD) experience to support positions providing drug and alcohol assessment, psychosocial, and pharmacological treatment for adults with substance use disorder (SUD), who first enter into care at the CU Health Emergency Department (ED) at the University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus, and then transition into SUD treatment at the ARTS Potomac Street Center, in collaboration with STRIDE Community Health Center Potomac Street. This position provides activities to engage, educate, and offer support to adults with SUD, their family members, and caregivers to connect patients to prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up sessions. This position is also responsible for conducting outreach activities with patients, staff, community partners, subcontracted agencies, and/or other entities as appropriate, travel to various sites, and perform other duties as assigned or required. Working hours will be based on a standard 40-hour work week, which may be worked as follows (to include breaks): Locations vary and will include the ED, ARTS, STRIDE, community, and other outreach sites. Working hours and locations are subject to change according to the needs of the project and/or the agencies concerned, and this position will be required to work Saturdays/Sundays as well. This full-time position is supported by grant funds, whose funding will be reviewed on a periodic basis. Accordingly, the position's status may be affected over time by any applicable variations in the grant and/or funding amounts. Therefore, this position is contingent on grant funding and is term limited.
- this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Auora, CO.
This position at the University of Colorado/ Addiction Research and Treatment Services (ARTS) provides a very unique opportunity for individuals with lived experience and recovery from SUDs to use, in turn, their specialized knowledge and experience to provide care, assistance and support of individuals currently living with SUD. The individual in this position, through their words and actions, will have a direct influence on helping others with SUD to set themselves on a path to recovery and make health lifestyle choices. In addition, by joining ARTS, employees will be actively engaged in a supportive, professional, and nurturing environment where individuals with various backgrounds and experiences converge and collaborate to provide an evidence-based, multi-faceted approach to provide the best treatment and care to every patient who comes into care at ARTS clinics. We have AMAZING benefits and offerexceptional amounts of holiday, vacation, and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including: There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=5706584&targetURL=https://advantage.cu.edu/) .
The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty, and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnically minoritized individuals, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community and all veterans. In addition, the Anschutz Campus has also been recognized as an Age-Friendly University. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.
For full consideration, please submit the following document(s): 1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position. 2. Curriculum vitae / Resume 3. Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address. Questions should be directed to: Shingo Ishida, shingo.ishida@cuanschutz.edu (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=5706584&targetURL=shingo.ishida@cuanschutz.edu)
Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by . Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.
The starting salary range () for this position has been established as . The above salary range () represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level. Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line. Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125 (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=5706584&targetURL=http://www.cu.edu/node/153125)
The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@cuanschutz.edu (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=5706584&targetURL=hr.adacoordinator@cuanschutz.edu) .
The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students, and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.
CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=5706584&targetURL=https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/downloads/adult/adult-combined-schedule.pdf) . If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=5706584&targetURL=https://research.cuanschutz.edu/ehs/home/divisions/occupational-health/oh-enrollment) .
Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References : Health Care : Aurora Department: U0001 -- Anschutz Med Campus or Denver - 20280 - SOM-PSYCH-ARTS SP/G : Full-time : Oct 3, 2024 : Ongoing Posting Contact Name: Shingo Ishida Posting Contact Email: shingo.ishida@cuanschutz.edu (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=5706584&targetURL=shingo.ishida@cuanschutz.edu) Position Number: 00664918jeid-252a61f61b3752488b60e9183c017ced
The University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, political affiliation, or political philosophy. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.
Description
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
School of Medicine | Department of Psychiatry | Addiction Research & Treatment Services (ARTS) | Adult Outpatient Program
Job Title: Peer Recovery Specialist - Project Bridge Year 2 (Term Limited)
Position: #00664918 - Requisition: #35069
Job Summary:
+ 10:30am - 9:00pm on any day of the week.
Key Responsibilities:
+ Coordinate the assessment and treatment for individuals living with substance use disorder (SUD) who first enter into care at the University of Colorado (CU) Health Emergency Department.
+ Communicate, facilitate, and collaborate among the CU Health Emergency Department, ARTS Potomac Street Center, and STRIDE Community Health Center Potomac Street to ensure a smooth and timely transition for individuals to enter into outpatient SUD and/or Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) treatment at the ARTS Potomac Street Center.
+ Leverage their own lived experience with, and recovery with supports from, SUD to encourage and support individuals who may be reluctant or hesitant to enter into treatment.
+ Coordinating communication and collaboration efforts among the CU Health Emergency Department, ARTS Potomac Street Center, and STRIDE Community Health Center Potomac Street.
+ Be responsive to, and affirmative of, the individualized and differing needs of each patient under their care.
Work Location:
Onsite
Why Join Us:
Why work for the University?
+ Medical: Multiple plan options
+ Dental: Multiple plan options
+ Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
+ Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
+ Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
+ Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
+ Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
+ Holiday Days: 10/year
+ Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
+ ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service
Position: #00664918 - Requisition: #35069
Job Summary:
+ 10:30am - 9:00pm on any day of the week.
Key Responsibilities:
+ Coordinate the assessment and treatment for individuals living with substance use disorder (SUD) who first enter into care at the University of Colorado (CU) Health Emergency Department.
+ Communicate, facilitate, and collaborate among the CU Health Emergency Department, ARTS Potomac Street Center, and STRIDE Community Health Center Potomac Street to ensure a smooth and timely transition for individuals to enter into outpatient SUD and/or Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) treatment at the ARTS Potomac Street Center.
+ Leverage their own lived experience with, and recovery with supports from, SUD to encourage and support individuals who may be reluctant or hesitant to enter into treatment.
+ Coordinating communication and collaboration efforts among the CU Health Emergency Department, ARTS Potomac Street Center, and STRIDE Community Health Center Potomac Street.
+ Be responsive to, and affirmative of, the individualized and differing needs of each patient under their care.
Work Location:
Onsite
Why Join Us:
Why work for the University?
+ Medical: Multiple plan options
+ Dental: Multiple plan options
+ Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
+ Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
+ Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
+ Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
+ Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
+ Holiday Days: 10/year
+ Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
+ ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service
Diversity and Equity:
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
+ High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
+ One (1) year of experience working closely with patients and connecting them to resources, or related work experience.
+ Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
_Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire._
Preferred Qualifications:
+ Associate's degree or higher in psychology, social work, counseling, human services, or related field from an accredited institution.
+ Prior experience in Patient Navigation and connecting pregnant or postpartum patients to required services or resources.
+ Certification as a Peer Specialist (for example, Colorado Peer and Family Specialist/CPFS).
+ Experience with motivational interviewing techniques.
+ Experience working with clients who are involved with the criminal justice system, probation/parole, human services, and/or other similar referral sources.
+ Experience providing administrative support to clients, families, staff, and other stakeholders in a substance abuse treatment setting.
+ Experience managing financial paperwork including creating invoices, tracking expenditures, and gathering statistical data.
+ Experience working with electronic health records.
+ Current, valid registration with the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) as Certified Addiction Technician (CAT) license or higher.
+ Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Conditions of Employment:
+ Applicants must have lived experience with SUD or addictions, and recovery with existing sobriety supports.
+ Applicants must have a minimum of two (2) years of sobriety with existing sober support from SUD or addictions recovery.
+ The employee must successfully complete the CCAR Recovery Coach Academy training within 6-12 months of hire date (training costs will be borne by employer).
+ The employee must obtain the Colorado Peer and Family Specialist (CPFS) certification within 6 months of hire date (certification fee will be borne by employer).
+ Must agree to fingerprinting and criminal background check prior to being hired. Required background checks include a review with the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
+ Subject to pre-employment, post-accident, incident, and/or drug and alcohol testing per UCD Addiction Research and Treatment Services policies.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
+ Excellent written communication skills, which includes the ability to check for typographical, grammatical, and spelling errors.
+ Ability to effectively manage difficult behaviors.
+ Ability to engage patients in treatment for substance use disorder treatment.
+ Ability to comply with established rules, policies and procedures and meet deadlines.
+ Ability to be open-minded and nonjudgmental.
+ Ability to develop healthy relationships with clients.
+ Ability to exercise discretion and maintain patient confidentiality.
+ Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
+ Knowledge of basic care coordination, medical/hospital, and/or community resources.
+ Knowledge of basic therapeutic confrontation and structures.
+ critical thinking.
+ Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook etc.).
+ Excellent data entry skills.
+ Critical thinking skills with the ability to successfully with multitask in a high-pressure environment.
How to Apply:
Candidate's cover letter must adequately describe how their work/life experiences satisfy the above Conditions of Employment. If candidates do not satisfy this requirement and/or fail to attach a cover letter to their application, then their application will be removed from consideration.
Screening of Applications Begins:
October 15 th , 2024
Anticipated Pay Range:
_or hiring range_ $42,948 - $49,826
_or hiring range_
ADA Statement:
Background Check Statement:
Vaccination Statement:
Job Category
Primary Location
Schedule
Posting Date
Unposting Date
To apply, visit https://cu.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=35069&lang=en (https://apptrkr.com/5706584)
Copyright 2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.
Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency (https://www.jobelephant.com/)
Peer Recovery Specialist - Project Bridge Year 2 (Term Limited) - 35069 University Staff
The Peer Recovery Specialist operates within the Addiction Research and Treatment Services (ARTS) Adult Outpatient Program, with clinic locations in Denver, Aurora, and Arvada. The ARTS Adult Outpatient Program is within the School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry. ARTS Adult Outpatient clinics provide drug and alcohol assessment, psychosocial and pharmacological treatment for adults. Programs in various clinic locations include traditional outpatient, intensive outpatient and may contain specialty services for clients referred by the criminal justice system, county departments of human services, and services for pregnant women, individuals who are HIV-positive and gender-responsive services. The person in this position is an individual with lived substance use disorder (SUD) experience to support positions providing drug and alcohol assessment, psychosocial, and pharmacological treatment for adults with substance use disorder (SUD), who first enter into care at the CU Health Emergency Department (ED) at the University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus, and then transition into SUD treatment at the ARTS Potomac Street Center, in collaboration with STRIDE Community Health Center Potomac Street. This position provides activities to engage, educate, and offer support to adults with SUD, their family members, and caregivers to connect patients to prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up sessions. This position is also responsible for conducting outreach activities with patients, staff, community partners, subcontracted agencies, and/or other entities as appropriate, travel to various sites, and perform other duties as assigned or required. Working hours will be based on a standard 40-hour work week, which may be worked as follows (to include breaks): Locations vary and will include the ED, ARTS, STRIDE, community, and other outreach sites. Working hours and locations are subject to change according to the needs of the project and/or the agencies concerned, and this position will be required to work Saturdays/Sundays as well. This full-time position is supported by grant funds, whose funding will be reviewed on a periodic basis. Accordingly, the position's status may be affected over time by any applicable variations in the grant and/or funding amounts. Therefore, this position is contingent on grant funding and is term limited.
- this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Auora, CO.
This position at the University of Colorado/ Addiction Research and Treatment Services (ARTS) provides a very unique opportunity for individuals with lived experience and recovery from SUDs to use, in turn, their specialized knowledge and experience to provide care, assistance and support of individuals currently living with SUD. The individual in this position, through their words and actions, will have a direct influence on helping others with SUD to set themselves on a path to recovery and make health lifestyle choices. In addition, by joining ARTS, employees will be actively engaged in a supportive, professional, and nurturing environment where individuals with various backgrounds and experiences converge and collaborate to provide an evidence-based, multi-faceted approach to provide the best treatment and care to every patient who comes into care at ARTS clinics. We have AMAZING benefits and offerexceptional amounts of holiday, vacation, and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including: There are many additional perks & programs with the https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=5706584&targetURL=Peer Recovery Specialist - Project Bridge Year 2 (Term Limited)
The Peer Recovery Specialist operates within the Addiction Research and Treatment Services (ARTS) Adult Outpatient Program, with clinic locations in Denver, Aurora, and Arvada. The ARTS Adult Outpatient Program is within the School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry. ARTS Adult Outpatient clinics provide drug and alcohol assessment, psychosocial and pharmacological treatment for adults. Programs in various clinic locations include traditional outpatient, intensive outpatient and may contain specialty services for clients referred by the criminal justice system, county departments of human services, and services for pregnant women, individuals who are HIV-positive and gender-responsive services. The person in this position is an individual with lived substance use disorder (SUD) experience to support positions providing drug and alcohol assessment, psychosocial, and pharmacological treatment for adults with substance use disorder (SUD), who first enter into care at the CU Health Emergency Department (ED) at the University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus, and then transition into SUD treatment at the ARTS Potomac Street Center, in collaboration with STRIDE Community Health Center Potomac Street. This position provides activities to engage, educate, and offer support to adults with SUD, their family members, and caregivers to connect patients to prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up sessions. This position is also responsible for conducting outreach activities with patients, staff, community partners, subcontracted agencies, and/or other entities as appropriate, travel to various sites, and perform other duties as assigned or required. Working hours will be based on a standard 40-hour work week, which may be worked as follows (to include breaks): Locations vary and will include the ED, ARTS, STRIDE, community, and other outreach sites. Working hours and locations are subject to change according to the needs of the project and/or the agencies concerned, and this position will be required to work Saturdays/Sundays as well. This full-time position is supported by grant funds, whose funding will be reviewed on a periodic basis. Accordingly, the position's status may be affected over time by any applicable variations in the grant and/or funding amounts. Therefore, this position is contingent on grant funding and is term limited.
- this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Auora, CO.
This position at the University of Colorado/ Addiction Research and Treatment Services (ARTS) provides a very unique opportunity for individuals with lived experience and recovery from SUDs to use, in turn, their specialized knowledge and experience to provide care, assistance and support of individuals currently living with SUD. The individual in this position, through their words and actions, will have a direct influence on helping others with SUD to set themselves on a path to recovery and make health lifestyle choices. In addition, by joining ARTS, employees will be actively engaged in a supportive, professional, and nurturing environment where individuals with various backgrounds and experiences converge and collaborate to provide an evidence-based, multi-faceted approach to provide the best treatment and care to every patient who comes into care at ARTS clinics. We have AMAZING benefits and offerexceptional amounts of holiday, vacation, and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including: There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=5706584&targetURL=https://advantage.cu.edu/) .
The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty, and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnically minoritized individuals, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community and all veterans. In addition, the Anschutz Campus has also been recognized as an Age-Friendly University. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.
For full consideration, please submit the following document(s): 1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position. 2. Curriculum vitae / Resume 3. Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address. Questions should be directed to: Shingo Ishida, shingo.ishida@cuanschutz.edu (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=5706584&targetURL=shingo.ishida@cuanschutz.edu)
Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by . Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.
The starting salary range () for this position has been established as . The above salary range () represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level. Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line. Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125 (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=5706584&targetURL=http://www.cu.edu/node/153125)
The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@cuanschutz.edu (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=5706584&targetURL=hr.adacoordinator@cuanschutz.edu) .
The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students, and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.
CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=5706584&targetURL=https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/downloads/adult/adult-combined-schedule.pdf) . If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=5706584&targetURL=https://research.cuanschutz.edu/ehs/home/divisions/occupational-health/oh-enrollment) .
Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References : Health Care : Aurora Department: U0001 -- Anschutz Med Campus or Denver - 20280 - SOM-PSYCH-ARTS SP/G : Full-time : Oct 3, 2024 : Ongoing Posting Contact Name: Shingo Ishida Posting Contact Email: shingo.ishida@cuanschutz.edu (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=5706584&targetURL=shingo.ishida@cuanschutz.edu) Position Number: 00664918jeid-252a61f61b3752488b60e9183c017ced
The University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, political affiliation, or political philosophy. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.
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