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Peer Recovery Coach
Career Insights for Social / Human Services Assistant
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What they do
A Social or Human Services Assistant assists with identifying and arranging community services for clients. Works with social workers and other human services professionals. Helps with rehabilitation for people with disabilities or those in recovery, or coordinates home care services for the elderly; may also coordinate housing or job training assistance for immigrants, veterans, former inmates or families in crisis.
$40,672 / year median in Iowa
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Assists clients and family members in understanding and accessing services. Provides peer support and education to clients. Attends conferences and team meetings as needed. Develops and facilitates support groups and classes as directed. Maintains documentation of contacts, activities, and units utilized for billing purposes. Assists clients in articulating personal recovery and wellness goals by creating their own Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAP). Assists consumers in building social skills. Assists with client education and/or employment goals and/or supported employment.Schedule:
Type:
Full-time Hours:
40 hours each week. Monday-Friday, 8a-4:30p with flexibility for evenings and weekends to accommodate client needs.Education and Experience Qualifications:
Must be a graduate of Recovery Coach Academy Training approved by Iowa's managed behavioral health care provider certification- Required. High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) required. Lived experience in recovery with substance use and/or gambling disorder issues is required. A valid driver's license and proof of automobile insurance is required.B enefits:
Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance IPERS retirement benefit Optional 401K Employee Assistance Program Generous PTO (20 days accrued in your first year) 9 paid holidays Paid trainings and CEU opportunities Public Student Loan Forgiveness employer Tuition reimbursement Various discounts including tuition fees at partner schools, travel, cell phone plans, and more!Application Process:
Candidates interested in applying should submit an application and resume. Candidates will be required to complete a background check, drug screen, and TB test prior to starting employment.Equal Opportunity Employer:
Community and Family Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Financial Aid/Assistance
- Professional Development
- 401(k) Plans