What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Recovery Coach position at The Salvation Army Central Territory?
Position Summary:
Provides peer support and transportation services to Safe Harbor clients.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Assist clients in articulating personal goals for recovery through the use of one-to-one and group sessions.
- Assist clients in determining the steps he/she needs to take in order to gain access to treatment services and support the client with identifying and adequately addressing barriers.
- Assist clients in locating, joining, and finding means to participate in self-help/support groups such as NA, AA and Celebrate Recovery.
- Model and teach problem-solving techniques with individuals and groups.
- Utilize recovery experience to assist Safe Harbor clients in navigating systems for authorization/ continuation of treatment services.
- Work with referral sources (i.e., emergency rooms, crisis centers) to increase transitions of care to the SAHL Safe Harbor service sites.
- Complete outreach activities with referral resources to bring community awareness to Safe Harbor services.
- Teach and role model the value of every individual’s recovery experience.
- Assist the client in identifying possible barriers and directing client to community resources available to support self-sufficiency and social detriments of health outcomes.
- Assist client in developing empowerment skills and combating stigma through self-advocacy
- Establish and maintain professional and timely documentation in the electronic medical records system, and seek necessary assistance to ensure compliance.
- Maintain a working knowledge of current trends and developments in substance use disorder and co-occurring disorders by reading relevant materials and participating in continuing education seminars, webinars and other in-service training when offered.
- Provide transportation coordination and drive as needed to assist clients with prompt access to care and SUD treatment services.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Additional Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Education/Experience:
- Must possess a High School Diploma or equivalent
- Self-identified as a person who has direct personal experience living in recovery from substance use/co-occurring disorder
- Have significant experience (36-months minimum) working on his/her own recovery and an ability to manage his/her own wellness
Qualifications:
The Salvation Army offers the following benefits:
- Health Care Benefits which include:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Hearing
- Flexible spending accounts
- AFLAC
- Voluntary life insurance benefits
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability options
- Pet Insurance
- Pension contributions (currently 6.0% of your earnings) begin the first quarter after 1 year of employment.
- Vesting starts after three years of employment, 100% vested after five years of employment
- The Salvation Army also offers a 403(b) voluntary retirement savings plan in which you may participate immediately, with approved vendors. There is currently no organizational match for 403(b) contributions.
- Employee Discounts
- Paid Time Off which includes:
- Sick days begin accruing the first of the month following 30 days of employment and you may begin to use accrued sick days once available.
- Up to (6) earned sick days per year may be used as discretionary days.
- Vacation begins accruing the first of the month after one full calendar month after employment begins, and you may begin to use vacation days after (90) days of employment.
- The accrual rate is based upon years of service and approved hours worked.
- You will receive up to 2 personal days per year based on date of hire.
- Birthday off with pay.
- Paid holidays are effective immediately.
The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.
Mission Statement:
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.