Hiring: Peer Support Specialist I- Office of the Municipal Public Defender Company: City and County of Denver Location: Denver, CO Job Posted Time: 2026-09-12 15:15:13 Employment Type: Full-time / On-site Target Skills & Keywords : Accessibility, CV, Microsoft Office About the job Experience: •5 years of service Required Skills: •OMPD is seeking a Peer Support Specialist I to provide peer support and resource navigation to the individuals OMPD represents. •Support OMPD’s holistic defense by working under the direction of attorneys to provide peer support, resource navigation, and mitigation for OMPD clients. •Build person-centered relationships with clients using a trauma informed peer support model. •Demonstrate SAMHSA’s Core Competencies for Peer Workers in work with clients: recovery oriented, person-centered, voluntary, and relationship focused; and the National Practice Standards for Peer Supporters in work with clients. •Partner cross-functionally with OMPD staff across divisions, including administrative staff, paralegals, attorneys, and Client Support Team staff, to provide holistic, client centered representation. •Use shared lived experiences to inspire hope and to provide linkages to a variety of recovery, mental health, community supports, and services for individuals OMPD represents. •Engage clients with goal setting methods to identify services, resources, develop timelines, and partners with clients to succeed in self-determined goals, and monitor success. •Actively facilitate and support defense team by being present regularly at court, including the first appearance court, OMPD’s office, and the Denver Detention Center (jail), to provide timely peer support. Qualifications: •Research shows women and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups tend to apply only when they check every box in the posting. If you are reading this and hesitating to click “apply” for that reason, we encourage you to apply. •Highly desired, but not required: Possession of a peer support related certification. •Examples of peer support related certifications: Colorado Peer & Family Specialist designation or a National Designation from NAADAC (NCPRSS) or Mental Health America – (CPRS) •Peer support specialist training completed or in-progress •Lived experience of mental health, substance use, trauma, and/or co-occurring conditions is highly valued. •Knowledge and experience with the Denver Criminal Justice system, court processes, public defense – including the role of the defense council. •Understanding of Denver metro resources, services, and community supports. •Knowledge of Denver metro resources, social services, and behavioral health treatment and supports. •Bilingual Spanish proficiency is highly valued •Demonstrated commitment to justice, equity, diversity, accessibility, and inclusion. Compensation: •132 hours of PTO earned within first year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!