Peer Recovery Support Specialist

As a PRSS at Denver House Drop-In Center, you'll guide individuals on their recovery journey using your lived experience. You'll provide support, advocacy, and referrals. Your responsibilities include facilitating groups, assisting with planning, and empowering individuals.

Key Responsibilities

• Role model recovery.
• Provide recovery-oriented services.
• Mentor individuals.
• Coach on coping techniques.
• Assist individuals in setting goals.
• Empower individuals.
• Facilitate groups.
• Support individuals in using recovery tools.
• Assist in planning.
• Support individuals in community integration.
• Assist individuals in building social skills.
• Attend meetings.
• Share knowledge about resources.
• Assist individuals in obtaining services.
• Maintain knowledge of trends.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Recovery experience
• Willingness to share experience
• Stabilized in recovery
• Ability to be a role model
• Commitment to ethics
• CPRSS training
• CPRSS certification
• Basic computer skills

• Office setting.
• Moderate noise.
• No significant hazards.
• Flexible schedule.
• Communication skills.
• Physical ability to lift 25 pounds.
• Visual and auditory awareness.
• Physical mobility.
• Ability to climb stairs.
• Ability to use office equipment.