Location: Grand Junction, CO
Reports to: Program Manager / Executive Director
Employment Type: Full Time
Pay Range: $18.00--$20.00/hr (commensurate with experience/CPFS)
Submit your application by August 15th, 2025, for full consideration
About Peer 180
Peer 180 is a peer-led, peer-driven Recovery Community Organization (RCO) committed to
supporting individuals and families affected by addiction. We deliver community-driven recovery
support services through direct care, education, advocacy, and connection. We value lived
experience and believe in building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the recovery
community --- including people of all races, cultures, genders, sexual orientations, economic
backgrounds, and recovery pathways.
Position Summary
Recovery Coaches serve as mentors, motivators, and advocates to individuals on their recovery
journey. Using lived experience and peer-based approaches, Coaches help participants explore
and navigate their recovery goals through one-on-one sessions, education, group facilitation,
and community engagement.
This is a general job posting for Recovery Coaches across various populations.
Key Responsibilities
? Build authentic, supportive relationships with participants
? Provide mentoring and advocacy for participants, assist in discovering their strengths,
identify and develop goals and coping strategies, encourage and connect with resources
? Facilitate individual recovery coaching sessions and support groups
? Provide recovery-based resource navigation (housing, MAT, counseling, employment,
etc.)
? Model and maintain ethical boundaries, recovery-centered behavior, and respect for all
pathways to recovery
? Maintain timely and accurate documentation of all participant interactions & other
required reporting
? Actively participate in supervision, trainings, and team meetings
? Serve as a positive representative of Peer 180 in the community
? Help plan and support events, outreach, and education efforts
? Follow all Peer 180 policies, including confidentiality and safety procedures
Preferred Qualities and Core Competencies
? CPFS- Colorado Peer and Family Specialist Credential or in process of obtaining
? Ability to connect authentically with others, while maintaining professional boundaries
? Strong understanding of the recovery landscape, including harm reduction and multiple
pathways and the voluntary nature of participation
? Effective communication (verbal and written)
? High emotional intelligence and resilience
? Comfortable facilitating groups and/or public speaking
? Ability to organize, prioritize, and follow through on tasks
? Teachable, self-aware, and open to feedback
Additional Considerations
? High acuity or criminal justice (CJ) coaches may need additional training (e.g., crisis de-
escalation, MAT, reentry navigation)
? Family coaches should be comfortable working with loved ones of individuals in recovery
? Some roles may require travel across Mesa, Delta/Montrose
? Must pass background check (CJ-specific roles may have additional compliance
requirements)
Minimum Requirements
? Lived experience in recovery, with a minimum of 2 years of continuous recovery
? High school diploma or GED
? Valid driver's license, insurance, and access to reliable transportation
? Ability to lift up to 50 lbs (for event support
? Competency with Microsoft Office and general tech platforms (email, Zoom, social
media, etc.)
Benefits
? Cell phone & mileage stipend
? Paid holidays and PTO
? Enrollment Triad Employee Assistance program
? Enrollment Appleton Health Clinic
? Auto Emergency Assistance
? Ongoing training & professional development
? Simple IRA with 3% employer match
? Opportunity to make a difference!
To Apply
Please submit your resume and a letter of interest describing your approach to recovery
coaching and any populations you feel called to support to KatieB@Peer180.org.
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