Peer Recovery Coach / Community Health Worker

*Please note this is a grant-funded position for a Peer Recovery Coach. Peer Recovery Coaches must have personal experience with substance use disorder and recovery in order to provide peer-delivered services. Applicants who are not eligible to be a Peer Recovery Coach cannot be considered for this position.

*We have multiple openings and both full- and part-time positions are available.

*Staff in this position are required to obtain training in both Peer Recovery Coaching and Community Health Work to better serve their participants. Prior training/experience is a plus, but not required. You bring your passion for recovery and helping others and we will provide all necessary training!

Peer Recovery Coaches (PRC) are individuals who are in recovery themselves, who assist others in finding their pathway to recovery. PRCs do so by offering guidance, support, advocacy, skill development, assistance with accessing resources and building and maintaining recovery capital.

Community Health Workers (CHWs) serve as a bridge between a client and the social service systems. A CHW builds trusting relationships with clients and connects those clients to care within their community. They work to eliminate barriers and advocates for systemic changes along the way.

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Peer Recovery Coach/Community Health Worker (PRC/CHW) to join our team at Superior Connections Recovery Community Organization, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to providing peer-based support to individuals with substance use disorders; this also often includes other human conditions such as mental illness, disabilities and homelessness. The PRC/CHW will provide direct, one-on-one and group support to individuals who are in or seeking recovery from substance use disorders and facing other barriers to their version of success. This position is ideal for someone with lived experience in recovery who is passionate about helping others achieve and maintain long-term recovery. The Peer Recovery Coach/Community Health Worker will empower individuals to set recovery goals, offer support, and connect them to community resources and services.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one peer support to individuals seeking recovery, leveraging personal lived experience to offer encouragement, guidance, and hope.
• Assist individuals in developing a personalized goal plan that includes achievable goals, strategies for overcoming obstacles, and identifying necessary resources.
• Helping individuals, families, groups and communities develop their capacity and access to resources, including health insurance, food, housing, substance use forms of care, quality care and health information.
• Assist individuals in overcoming barriers to accessing recovery resources, including transportation, finances, and other logistical issues.
• Support clients during difficult times and celebrate milestones in recovery, such as anniversaries of sobriety, graduation from programs, etc.
• Assist clients in utilizing resources, including scheduling appointments, and assisting with completion of applications for programs for which they may be eligible.
• Coordinate with other members of the recovery support team, including counselors, case managers, and healthcare providers, to ensure clients receive comprehensive support.
• Create connections between vulnerable populations and the health care/social services systems.
• Deliver and help the client understand their own health information using culturally appropriate terms and concepts.
• Providing informal counseling, support, and follow-up.
• Advocate for vulnerable populations within systems such as medical, housing, criminal justice, and more.
• Document client interactions, service plans, and outcomes in an effective manner while strictly adhering to the policies and procedures in place.
• Work collaboratively and effectively within a team.
• Effectively work with, and establish positive and supportive relationships with others (staff, clients, doctors, agencies, etc.).
• Continuously expand knowledge and understanding of community resources, services, programs, utilizing best practices.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Travel throughout Marquette and surrounding areas on a daily basis to deliver services and transport program participants (most commonly the areas of Marquette, Ishpeming, Negaunee, Gwinn, KI Sawyer).

Job Skills & Qualifications

Required:

• Must meet requirements to get MDHHS Certified Peer Recovery Coach (2-years in recovery from substance use disorder)
• Must be willing to obtain Community Health Worker certification
• Verifiable good driving record and reliable transportation
• Strong communication and social skills
• Teaching skills
• Service coordination skills
• Advocacy skills
• Capacity-building skills
• Capable and comfortable working with individuals in active use
• Capable and comfortable working with individuals experiencing homelessness
• Capable and comfortable working with individuals with criminal backgrounds
• Willingness to complete Community Health Worker and/or Peer Recovery Coach training
• Ability to be a “self-starter”, making and keeping your own schedule (authorized by supervisor)

Preferred:

• Any combination of at least 1 years’ health/social services experience and/or education
• Experience in the substance use disorder and/or mental health field
• Experience and comfort working with individuals experiencing homelessness
• Extensive knowledge of community resources
• Trained Peer Recovery Coach and/or Community Health Worker certification

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid Time Off after 90 days
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunities for professional training and development

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work in a variety of settings, including office, community centers, clients' homes, or other public locations.
• Ability to manage light physical activity such as standing, walking, and occasional lifting (up to 50 pounds).

Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check, driving record check, and drug screening.

SCRCO is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, especially those with lived experience in recovery.

SCRCO is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including transgender status, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

• health/social services: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Peer Recovery Coach or Community Health Work certificate? (Preferred)
• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Marquette, MI 49855 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Marquette, MI 49855: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $18