Peer Resource Navigator/program Support (40 Hours/wk) - Community Resources

Denver Public Library

Denver, Colorado, US
Base: $23.89 - $29.86; bonus/equity: not specified...
Direct customer service
Resource navigation and referrals
De-escalating incidents and managing crises
The Denver Public Library is a vibrant hub for a diverse city, deeply woven into its fabric, and guided by values of welcoming, curiosity, connection, equity, and stewardship

Job Summary

  • The Denver Public Library is a vibrant hub for a diverse city, deeply woven into its fabric, and guided by values of welcoming, curiosity, connection, equity, and stewardship.
  • This role involves direct customer support for individuals experiencing homelessness, mental health, or substance use challenges, and program facilitation including administrative and organizational tasks.
  • The City and County of Denver offers competitive salary, generous benefits including a pension plan, PTO, wellness days, paid holidays, and enhanced work/life balance programs.

Matching Summary

The Denver Public Library is a vibrant hub for a diverse city, deeply woven into its fabric, and guided by values of welcoming, curiosity, connection, equity, and stewardship.

Salary

Base: $23.89 - $29.86; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Pension Plan, PTO, Wellness Days, Holidays, EAP, EcoPass

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Direct customer service
  • Resource navigation and referrals
  • De-escalating incidents and managing crises
  • Trauma-Informed Care understanding
  • Working with diverse urban populations

Nice-to-have

  • Personal experience of recovery
  • Positive attitude and interpersonal skills
  • Cultural sensitivity and sense of humor
  • Creative problem-solving skills
  • Willingness to be trained in Naloxone administration

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Two years of intake or information collection experience
  • Valid work authorization not requiring sponsorship

Work Rights

Must have valid work authorization

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