• Facilitate weekly peer support groups to promote the importance of recovery support systems within the community and as part of the treatment program.
• Facilitate daily individual sessions for individuals enrolled in Ambulatory Withdrawal Management for the duration of program enrollment and transition support as an individual is connected to the outpatient setting.
• Assist clients in articulating personal goals for recovery by supporting clients in identifying and creating goals and developing recovery plans with the skills, strengths, supports, and resources to aid them in achieving those goals.
• Engage with community partners and attend meetings and events with Drug Court, additional probation, or additional community referral sources.
• Assists clients in formulating a Wellness Plan that identifies the eight dimensions of wellness: spiritual, emotional, physical, occupational, financial, environmental, intellectual, and social that can assist the client in achieving their recovery goals.
• Coordinating transportation and pick up/drop off of residential contractors and transporting clients safely to residential and outpatient providers for scheduled appointments and admissions.
• Assisting with follow-up phone calls with the OSAR counselors and additional staff to ensure that clients have been able to receive appropriate services from designated referrals.
• Provide support to the clients within the outpatient setting and/or Ambulatory Withdrawal Management program identifying needs and meeting with clients as scheduled.
• Facilitate peer support groups as scheduled utilizing resources from Peer Recovery Coach training and identifying ways to support clients.
• Will be responsible and accountable for the adherence to and promotion of the agency compliance policy and will require communication with various departments to foster, develop and continue our community partnerships as it relates to the position.
• Treat all individuals with the utmost courtesy, decency, and respect.
• Provide responsive, and efficient services.
• Interact with staff, consumers, local entities, and advocacy groups to provide a service that meets local needs.
• Provide the highest level of Customer Service for both internal and external customers. Required to report personnel leaves; flex time and emergency leave to assigned supervisor.
• May be required to travel within Brazoria and Galveston Counties. Out-of-region travel may be required to attend training.
• Must maintain a clean driving record and driver's license in accordance with our Driver Policy. Requires current Texas Driver's License, reliable transportation, and must maintain current auto liability insurance. Documentation - Maintains compliance with all documentation as assigned and required by the GCC policies and procedures. Training - Maintain current all levels of training as directed by GCC
• Will be responsible and accountable for the adherence to and promotion of the agency compliance policy and will require communication with various departments to foster, develop and continue our community partnerships as it relates to the position.
• Treat all individuals with the utmost courtesy, decency, and respect.
• Provide responsive, and efficient services.
• Interact with staff, consumers, local entities, and advocacy groups to provide a service that meets local needs.
• Provide the highest level of Customer Service for both internal and external customers.
• Required to report personnel leaves; flex time and emergency leave to assigned supervisor.
• Strict adherence to the professional, ethical, and legal requirements set forth in GCC's Business Code of Conduct as well as the Corporate Compliance Plan.
• Consistent adherence to the Center's Dress Code.
• Consistent adherence to Center safety guidelines and expectations.
• May be required to travel within Brazoria and Galveston Counties.
• Out-of-region travel may be required to attend training.
• Must maintain a clean driving record and driver's license in accordance with our Driver Policy.
• Requires current Texas Driver's License, reliable transportation, and must maintain current auto liability insurance.

• High School or GED completion. 

• Must be a Certified Peer Specialist.

• Must be experienced with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Must have at least 2 years of personal recovery.
• Must have experience in personal recovery from substance abuse disorders for a minimum of 2 years.
• Experience in the use of coaching skills associated with Motivational Interviewing.
• Experiencing identifying and providing resources and referrals.
• Working knowledge of client/community resources and experience in developing relationships with same.
• Knowledgeable of the naturally diverse populations and cultural backgrounds, including different approaches to recovery.
• Ability to work independently or collaboratively on a multidisciplinary team.
• Good organizational, time management, and communication skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer skills: Microsoft Office and other programs utilized by Gulf Coast Center.

• Preferred experience with electronic records system(s).
• Certified Peer Specialist certification.

• General knowledge of substance use and mental illness.
• Demonstrate knowledge of substance use and treatment procedures.
• Knowledge and skill to teach and engage in basic problem-solving strategies to support individual clients in self-directed recovery.
• Must be able to work independently and organize work effectively using time management tools.
• Possess knowledge of local community resources and network with agencies to ensure appropriate referrals as needed for client continuity of care.
• Preferred but not required: experience with electronic records system(s).
• Must be able to be non-judgmental of clients, develop productive relationships with the diverse client population; and have good interpersonal communication and teaching skills with the diverse client population.
• Must be able to make sound decisions within the parameters of the scope of practice as a peer recovery coach.
• Facilitate weekly peer support groups to promote the importance of recovery support systems within the community and as part of the treatment program.
• Engage with community partners and attend meetings and events with Drug Court, or additional probation or additional community referral sources? Must be able to articulate clearly, using good grammar verbally and in writing, as well as the ability to make constructive use of professional supervision. Ability to express self clearly and effectively, orally and in writing.
• Must be able to type at least 30 WPM with 80% accuracy.
• Requires the ability to work within a team approach.
• Requires proficiency with computer skills, programs, and email.

• Work will be performed in the Office and Field setting(s).
• May require varied work hours depending on the needs of clients.
• Out-of-region travel may be required to attend training.
• May require travel to various locations within Brazoria and Galveston Counties. Requires current Texas Driver's License, reliable transportation safe and current with all state requirements, and liability insurance.

• Assist supervisor when requested to complete special projects and complete all assignments within a time frame negotiated with the supervisor. Completion of other duties as assigned by supervisor as it relates to the program and position.

• Ability to transport, adjust and/or move items up to 55 lbs.
• Ability to ascend/descend stairs.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time.
• Ability to handle objects.
• Ability to operate office equipment.
• Ability to move around within an office setting and/or other locations as needed; may include the ability to bend/twist, kneel/stoop and/or reach for items.
• Ability to push/pull, crawl/squat as it relates to PMAB requirements; may be required to perform PMAB restraints as it relates to program requirements.
• Ability to detect and write effectively.
• Ability to hear (with or without aid).
• Ability to have visual acuity to operate a motor vehicle and observe objects within the work setting.

• Ability to accept constructive criticism.
• Ability to maintain regular attendance.
• Ability to understand, communicate and comprehend accurate information with others in English.
• Ability to reason and analyze effectively.
• Ability to solve practical problems as it relates to the position.
• Required to pass and maintain all Center mandated training.

• Ability to work alone.
• Ability to work closely with others.
• Ability to work closely with clients and/or family members with poor hygiene. Ability to work long and/or irregular hours.
• May be subjected to a hostile environment.
• May be subjected to a high crime environment.
• Potential exposure to tobacco products.
• May be subjected to both inside and outside environmental conditions.
• Subject to standard noise levels within the working environment.
• Travel by motor vehicle, van, bus, or plane may be required.

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