What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Peer Coach (WPRCOACH-03) Tues-Fri 9pm-8am position at New Freedom's Career Opportunities?
Join New Freedom – Where Second Chances Become Bright Futures
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About Us
At New Freedom, we don’t just believe in second chances—we help people thrive because of them. We are a dynamic, compassionate, and peer-driven community dedicated to empowering justice-involved and formerly incarcerated individuals to successfully rebuild their lives and reintegrate into society.
Our approach blends empathy with action—offering tools, mentorship, and unwavering support that transforms lives, families, and communities. When you join New Freedom, you join a movement that creates personal, societal, and economic change every single day.
If you’re driven by purpose, passionate about people, and ready to make a lasting impact, this is where you belong.
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Why You’ll Love Working Here
We take care of the people who take care of others. At New Freedom, you’ll enjoy:
- Competitive pay – because your impact matters
- Enhanced health insurance- wellness shouldn’t be a burden
- $0 Medical Plan available and other majority paid by company options
- $0 primary care co-pay
- $2,000 - $10,000 FREE Health Reimbursement Account (Plan Type Varies)
- Flexible Spending Account- medical and dependent care options
- Low-cost dental, vision, & supplemental coverage- to further support your health
- Company-paid life insurance & short-term disability – for unexpected needs
- Employee Assistance Program – confidential support for life’s challenges
- Voluntary Pet Insurance – medical assistance for your furry family
- 401(k) with company match – invest in your future while you invest in others
- Generous paid time off – including sick days, holidays, vacations, and more
- Free meals, snacks, drinks, & gym access – fuel your body and mind
- Free onsite training & certifications – CPR, Safety Care, Peer Support, and more
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About the Position
New Freedom’s Peer Coach functions as a role model to members, exhibiting competency in personal recovery and use of effective coping skills. The Peer Coach serves as an advocate, providing supportive information and peer support for members in outpatient and inpatient settings. Using their recovery or work-related experience, the Peer Coach performs a wide range of tasks to assist peers of all ages with respect to regaining independence within the community and mastery over their own recovery process. Recovery resources such as booklets, videos, and other materials will be utilized by the Peer Coach in the provision of services.
Your Impact Will Include:
- Monitor members’ behavior, mood, and safety; document observations and report concerns to clinical staff.
- Support members with daily living activities, recovery goals, and re-entry processes.
- Provide one-on-one guidance to help members identify strengths, set goals, and develop personalized recovery plans.
- Facilitate or support group sessions, self-help activities, and peer-support opportunities that build coping skills and reduce negative self-talk.
- Assist members in building social skills, accessing community resources, and engaging in vocational planning—including job search support and interview preparation.
- Coordinate with Re-Entry Specialists and the treatment team to ensure consistent, member-centered care.
- Transport members safely, assist with supervised outings, and follow required protocols such as urinalysis/drug testing.
- Maintain compliance with safety standards, KPIs, documentation requirements, and ongoing clinical supervision/continuing education.
- Performing additional duties as assigned to support our mission.
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Where You’ll Work
- Primarily onsite in an outpatient clinical office environment.
- May involve occasional offsite meetings, trainings, or community-based activities.
- Using standard office equipment, plus plenty of face-to-face interaction.
- Some days will require long periods of sitting, standing, or walking.
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Equal Opportunity Statement
New Freedom Ops LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, a drug-free workplace, and compliant with Veteran and ADA regulations.
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"Every day, someone walks out of a prison gate with nothing but a bag of belongings and a hope for a better future. At New Freedom, we meet them at that moment—with open arms, real opportunities, and the belief that their past does not define their potential."