Peer Recovery Specialist - Ryan White Project

University Staff

Description

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

School of Medicine | Department of Psychiatry | Addiction Research & Treatment Services (ARTS) | Adult Outpatient Program (AOP)

Job Title : Peer Recovery Specialist - Ryan White Project

Position : # 00218252 - Requisition : #37223

Job Summary :

The ARTS Adult Outpatient Program (AOP) within Addiction Research and Treatment Services (ARTS) at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is seeking a full-time University Staff (non-classified) Peer Recovery Specialist. The ARTS Adult Outpatient Program within the School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry has clinic locations in Denver, Aurora, and Arvada. These clinics provide drug and alcohol assessment and 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, services for pregnant women, individuals who are HIV-positive, and gender responsive services.

The Peer Recovery Specialist provides peer support and recovery services to people living with HIV who have problems with substance abuse at the ARTS Parkside Clinic and Specialized Outpatient Services (SOS) Clinic; both located in Denver. This position provides activities to engage, educate, and offer support to HIV-positive patients, their family, and caregivers, as well as connect patients to prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up sessions.

The Peer Recovery Specialist is also responsible for conducting outreach activities with organizations, patients, staff, community partners, subcontracted agencies, and / or other entities as appropriate. This position will also travel to various sites and perform other duties as assigned or required.

Standard working hours for this position are Monday through Friday, 6 : 00am to 2 : 30pm, or 8 : 30am to 5 : 00pm. This position may be required to work some Saturdays and / or Sundays (for events / clinic coverage) depending on the needs of the clinic.

This position is a full-time position partially supported by Ryan White Care Act grant funds, whose funding levels 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.

Key Responsibilities :

• Under general supervision, provide services as a Peer educator and support specialist to implement interventions to improve outcomes for HIV-positive patients participating in medication-assisted treatment (MAT) and traditional outpatient treatment.
• Conduct structured, individual and group interventions that focus on health education, care coordination, as well as identifying and reducing barriers to care for patients.
• Conduct outreach activities in the community to engage HIV-positive patients in substance use treatment.
• Plan, coordinate, and conduct community outreach events such as Denver Pridefest and the Colorado AIDS Walk.
• Conduct case management for patients, and provide referrals of necessary, appropriate resources to patients as needed.
• Implement standardized intervention, track patients for engagement, and connect patients to HIV treatment and care.
• Collaborate with supervisor and staff and coordinate efforts to ensure successful delivery of services.
• Attend and participate in trainings, team / staff meetings, supervision, and other events as needed.
• Identify any problems, challenges, or obstacles in coordination of services, identify potential solutions, and resolve such problems, challenges, or obstacles in a timely manner, and ensure all duties and responsibilities are performed for effective and appropriate benefit of patients.

Work Location :

Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in the Metro Denver area, Colorado.

Why Join Us :

This position at the University of Colorado / Addiction Research and Treatment Services (ARTS) provides a 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.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional 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 .

Qualifications :

Minimum Qualifications :

One (1) year of experience in working closely with patients and connecting them to resources.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications :

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Conditions of Employment :

How to Apply :

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 : Michael Sullivan, Program Director of Quality Assurance, ARTS Adult Outpatient Program, michael.d.sullivan@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins :

Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, please apply by August 31

st

, 2025 .

Anticipated Pay Range :

The starting salary range ( or hiring range ) for this position has been established as $43,812 - $50,830 .

The above salary range ( or hiring 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.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement :

The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

ADA Statement :

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 .

Background Check Statement :

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.

Vaccination Statement :

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases . 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 .

Application Materials Required : Cover Letter, Resume / CV, List of References

Job Category

: Health Care

Primary Location

: Aurora

Department : U0001 Anschutz Med Campus or Denver - 20280 - SOM-PSYCH-ARTS SP / G

Schedule

: Full-time

Posting Date

: Jul 7, 2025

Unposting Date

: Ongoing

Posting Contact Name : Michael Sullivan

Posting Contact Email : michael.d.sullivan@cuanschutz.edu

Position Number : 00218252