Peer Recovery Coach

A Peer Recovery Coach provides support services to individuals in recovery for substance abuse. This critical element of recovery helps clients in achieving sustained recovery from their substance use disorder by building resources and community support networks. To qualify for this position, you must be in long term recovery from a substance use disorder and have supportive documentation.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Provide peer recovery support services to clients in person, by phone, and in the community setting.
• Respond to client's concerns by identifying, developing, and expanding upon their strengths and capacities.
• Facilitate groups that provide support and accountability; discussing struggles, new ways to approach things and personal insights
• Assist clients in accessing and effectively using community resources related to housing, medical care, education, vocational training, and access to social, spiritual or leisure activities, etc. before, during, and after services.
• Complete the necessary related documentation to job duties.
• Teach and model daily living and recovery management skills with clients in real world settings.
• Promote efficient, organized and pleasant operations in the center and in the community, consistent with the organization’s mission to offer care in an atmosphere of dignity and respect.
• Establish and foster strong working relations with employees and management.
• Maintain accurate records of valuable company and programming information.
• Maintain confidentiality of participants upholding the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
• Always represent organization in a professional manner.
• Learn and maintain knowledge of all organization’s programs and national trends in substance abuse prevention and treatment
• Transport clients to appointments outside of facility.
• Other, as requested.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Able to work independently yet seek resources or team assistance when needed.
• Knowledge of the disease of substance use disorder through direct working experience or course work.
• Knowledge of motivational interviewing, engagement strategies, co-occurring disorders, stages of change theory, corrections, and community resources.
• Open-mindedness about multiple paths to recovery.
• Ability to share personal substance use disorder long term recovery experience.
• Knowledge of creating client-centered recovery and transition plans helpful.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Preferred proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and be detail oriented.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Actively exhibit sensitivity to the complex needs of program clients.
• Possess deep commitment to the organization’s mission.
• Must be honest and trustworthy, respectful of others.
• Must be flexible and possess cultural awareness and sensitivity.
• Must possess excellent written and oral skills.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent, required.
• Completion of a Peer Recovery Coach Training, CCAR Cert. required.
• Prefer 2-4 years working as a recovery coach.
• MUST BE IN RECOVERY from an addiction. Minimum of two years of active, continuous recovery from an addiction; 5 years preferred and have supportive documentation.
• Must have reliable transportation with valid Michigan’s Driver’s license and proof of insurance.
• Successful completion of a background check
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs., and sit, stand, bend, climb, lift, carry and/or reach frequently and for extended periods of time.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred).

Benefits:

• Health insurance - Full time only
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off - Full time only
• Earned sick time - Part time only

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Salary : $16 - $20