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Job Description
Recovery Coach / Peer Mentor Heartland Regional Alcohol and Drug Assessment Center Topeka, KS Job Details Full-time From $21.40 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Flexible schedule Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Microsoft Excel Multitasking Writing skills Driver's License Attention to detail Desktop applications Productivity software Full Job Description This position requires lived experience as someone with a minimum of 24-48 months of continuous recovery.
JOB OVERVIEW
The Recovery Coach provides advocacy and support through their own lived experience and personal recovery to individuals with substance use disorders (SUD) who are receiving services through Heartland Regional Alcohol and Drug Assessment Center (HRADAC). The primary area of support is focused on recovery from addiction but will also support stabilization in other areas such as physical health, mental health, social, recreational and life skills coaching. The Recovery Coach role is designed to be a supplement to treatment, case management and/or care coordination services. It is an integral part to the Recovery Oriented Systems of Care model of community-based services. The primary purpose is to help bridge the gap between professional services and sustainable recovery and to help individuals begin, maintain, and improve the quality of individual and family recovery. The role of a Recovery Coach is to connect with the client who is in early recovery or struggling to establish early recovery. A course in mentor training focused on addictions, in addition to recovery experience, helps establish a peer relationship. The Recovery Coach may work with clients individually and/or be a part of the HRADAC Care Coordination team, with the responsibility to help individuals gain access to needed resources, services, or supports that help them achieve and maintain recovery from their substance abuse disorder. As a part of an HRADAC client care team, the Recovery Coach's role is non-clinical. The Recovery Coach will provide direct support to recovery solutions identified in a strengths-based recovery plan and will not focus on clinical issues, diagnose, provide counseling or refer to treatment. Coverage area will include Shawnee County.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Please note that this is a brief outline of the position. Other tasks and duties may be assigned at the discretion of Heartland Regional Alcohol and Drug Assessment Center. Provide listening, support, and peer interaction to all assigned clients beginning recovery. Communicate with clients in face to face meetings or by phone using appropriate listening, problem-solving, and relationship building skills. Provide Informational Support by assisting clients with tools on recovery/health/wellness issues that will help in acquiring new skills (i.e. life skills to employment readiness). Provide instructional support by assisting the client with concrete help in task achievement, especially with stressful and difficult tasks such as filling out applications, finding childcare and establishing transportation options to support group meetings or to work. Provide emotional support for the client through the recovery continuum of care Plan and execute social/recreational activities on a group and individual basis. Coordinate community support services as needed. Track and document client outcomes and provide reports to the Care Coordinators/Clinical Director, or Executive Team, as requested. Participate in the development and maintenance of community partnerships as requested. Attend community coalitions as assigned. Follow the policies and procedures of HRADAC particularly as they apply to the Scope of Practice for Kansas Certified Peer Mentor set forth by
DCF/KDADS. SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
Able to demonstrate considerable independent judgment and initiative when carrying out the position responsibilities. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Displays courtesy, tact, respect and acceptance toward clients, members of the general public, community members, and other stakeholders. Ethical behavior as demonstrated through honesty, accountability, and maintaining confidentiality. Able to manage time and resources demonstrated by ability to manage multiple tasks and to prioritize tasks appropriately. Works well in departmental and community organization teams; attentive and cooperative with others in order to successfully accomplish tasks. Detail-oriented, timely and accurate completion of reports, paperwork and timesheet. Able to work with diverse clients and stakeholders. Reliable degree of behavioral stability, clean and sober. Understand and demonstrates appropriate boundaries at all times. Knowledge of public transportation in your community is a plus. On call and non-traditional hours required. A valid driver's license, dependable transportation, and proof of auto insurance must be maintained.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Must be 18 years of age or older. Lived experience in recovery for addictions, through personal experience or a family member with personal experience, is required. Must have a minimum of 24-48 months of continuous recovery and be working a stable recovery program (i.e. twelve-step groups, church/spiritual, other recovery support group). Service work associated to recovery, such as sponsoring, holding positions in home group, district, and state level as well as volunteer activities in the community is preferred. Service work that demonstrates quality recovery, is ideal. Basic Peer Mentor 6-hour introductory training and 15-hour advanced training will be required to be completed within 1 year of employment. Experience and ability to use multiple computer applications, including but not limited to, Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, Excel and internet-based platforms is required.
Application Instructions:
For more information, contact: Kris Carnahan, Director of Operations & Administrative Services Heartland Regional Alcohol & Drug Assessment Center 913-789-0952 or 1-800-281-0029
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
From $21.40 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance
