Peer Connect is a recoveryoriented organization providingpeerbased support services that strengthen engagement inIntensive Outpatient Programs (IOP)andResidential Recovery Programs. Our work is grounded in lived experience, mutuality, and practical support that helps individuals translate treatment into everyday life, community connection, and longterm recovery.
Position Overview
Peer Recovery Coaches providenonclinical, recoveryoriented supportto individuals enrolled in IOP and residential treatment programs. This role bridges structured treatment and realworld application by helping participants build routines, life skills, accountability, and recovery capital.
Peer Recovery Coachesdo not provide therapy, diagnosis, or clinical treatment. Instead, they serve aslifeskills mentors, recovery role models, and community supports, working collaboratively with clinical and residential teams while maintaining clear peer boundaries.
What You’ll Do Peer Support & Engagement
- Provide oneonone peer support sessions aligned with participant recovery goals
- Encourage consistent engagement in IOP or residential programming
- Model recoveryoriented behavior, healthy boundaries, and accountability
Life Skills & Community Support
- Support daily living skills such as time management, routines, organization, and selfadvocacy
- Encourage healthy community involvement and prosocial activities
- Assist participants in building recovery capital (housing stability, employment readiness, support networks)
Group Support
- Facilitate or cofacilitate peerled or lifeskills groups
- Reinforce skills learned in treatment through peerbased discussion and practice
Documentation & Coordination
- Accurately document services provided in accordance with program and payer requirements
- Submit documentation aligned withclient engagement hours and payroll submission timelines
- Communicate professionally with Peer Connect staff and partner programs
What We’re Looking For Required Qualifications
- Lived experience in recovery
- COPA Peer Recovery Support Specialist certification and QBHA certification
- Ability to maintain professional boundaries and ethical peer practice
- Strong communication, organization, and timemanagement skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in IOP or residential treatment settings
- Group facilitation or lifeskills coaching experience
- Familiarity with recoveryoriented systems of care
Compensation & Work Structure
- Hourly pay based ondocumented client engagement hours
- Payroll is driven by verified service delivery and required documentation
- Hours may vary depending on program census and client engagement
Why Work With Peer Connect
- Meaningful work supporting individuals in treatment and recovery
- Clear nonclinical peer role that protects boundaries and scope
- Flexible scheduling aligned with program needs
- Opportunity to grow into advanced peer or lifeskills coaching roles
Peer Connect is an equal opportunity employer.
Applicants with lived experience are strongly encouraged to apply.
License/Certification:
- COPA Certification (Required)
- QBHA Certification (Required)
Work Location: 112 Iowa Ave Suite 3,Colorado Springs, Colorado 80909
