Peer Recovery Coach

Program Summary:

The Resource and Recovery Center (RRC) is an innovative program that provides low-barrier access to services and supports for the most vulnerable people in our community. The RRC fosters and supports multiple wellness pathways rooted in compassion, committed to equity and inclusion, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive. The RRC provides a safe, non-judgmental space with the intended goal of building trust, meaningful connection, and collaboration. RRC services may include - Access to basic needs; Community Outreach; Screening and navigational support to connect participants to physical, behavioral, and social services resources and supports; Skills coaching, mindfulness, and stress management; employment support, access to job training, education; activities and groups dedicated to recovery, building resiliency and multiple forms of recovery capital.

SCHEDULE

This is a Relief Position. 24 hours per week. Variable as needed for facility.

POSITION SUMMARY

The role of the Peer Recovery Coach (PRC) is to display a demonstrated skill to foster, nature, and develop relationships with clients in the recovery community. As a PRC, you will support a recovery-based approach, understanding that everyone's journey to a successful recovery is different, with unique challenges. PRCs respectfully promote recovery guidance, support, and empowerment along a client's recovery journey.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential functions include but are not limited to the following: Responsible for complying with all Company policies and applicable procedures. Responsible for maintaining client logs, records, and reports in appropriate files and digital databases. Responsible for all Peer Recovery Coach program requirements. Responsible for supporting and promoting individual self-advocacy, ensuring that the client's voices and needs are heard. Responsible for assisting recovering client(s) in developing a pathway to recovery and identifying attainable goals, individual strengths, and weaknesses in their recovery. Responsible for assisting client(s) to successfully transition from a professionally managed service plan to a self-reliant/self-directed recovery plan. Responsible for the continued development of community recovery resources and identification of additional support services that foster a continuum of care for a recovery client. Responsible for effective communication skills, written and verbal. Responsible for listening to the recovering client(s) needs and advancing a process of recovery , trust, engagement, treatment, and recovery stabilization. Responsible for timely submission of all necessary evaluations, records, reports, correspondence, and statistical information upon request to the Director or Supervising authority (BE-WELL). Responsible for attending and participating in all meetings as required . Responsible for participating as an on-call 24-7 Crisis Staff Duty Officer (CSDO) schedule (rotation schedule for all staff). Responsible for facilitating recovery groups. As appropriate, communicate emergencies, incidents, and/or unusual circumstances to the Director and/or corporate staff. Responsible for assisting , developing, and participating in a robust street outreach program in the community. Performs all other work duties as may be assigned by the Director. Responsible for complying with all Company policies and applicable procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

Must have a minimum of two years successfully in recovery. High school diploma/G.E.D . Two letters of recommendation and/or professional references. Must have worked successfully within the last two years in a full-time, part-time, or volunteer status . Obtain and maintain certification as a Peer Recovery Coach. Must submit to random toxicology screening upon request. General personal computer (PC) work experience using Windows and Excel operating systems is a plus. Candidate must obtain and maintain CPR and First Aid Certification. Must have a clear or acceptable criminal history; acceptable history of substance use disorders . Successfully completed a company-directed Defensive Driving Course.