Job description

Peer Recovery Coach (Clinton Township)

Job Description

· Provide support to individuals seeking recovery from substance use disorder, while establishing a professional relationship based on trust and lived experience

· Meet individually with participants, ideally in-person. May also meet virtually, by phone, or in various community settings.

· Ability and willingness to share personal stories related to substance use and recovery

· Empower individuals to create and maintain their own recovery plan

· Ability to set and manage personal and professional boundaries

· Provides emotional and influential support while sharing connections to community resources based on participant’s needs, including self-help groups, social service agencies, and classes

· Provides resources to remove barriers to recovery while providing hope, motivation, and encouragement

· Connects individuals with life skills and resources, while acting as a role model and mentor

· Attend bi-weekly team meeting, monthly FAN Forums, and agency events related to coaching

· Complete coaching documentation concisely and efficiently

· Participate in monthly case-review sessions focusing on participant-centered care

· Maintain confidentiality of participants in accordance with state and federal guidelines (HIPAA)

· Represent the organization in a professional manner in all regards

· Maintain knowledge of all FAN programs and national trends in substance abuse prevention and treatment, including harm reduction

· Supportive of all paths to recovery

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

· 3 or more continuous years in recovery

· High school diploma or equivalent

· Must have valid driver license and reliable, insured transportation

· Must pass a background check and sex offender registry check

· Must pass a drug screen within 48 hours of being offered a position

· CCAR training, or willingness to attend 5-day training to receive achievement certificate prior to starting; attend a 16-hour CCAR Ethics class within 4 months of hire

· Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

· Knowledge of Google Workspace, including Drive, Sheets, Gmail, and Calendar

· Ability to lift to 25 lbs., sit, stand, bend, climb, carry, and/or reach frequently and for extended periods of time.

Compensation

· $20 per hour

· Available to work on a contractual basis (1099)

· Flexible Hours – create your own schedule

This position is grant-funded and subject to grant requirements, the funding, budget, and timelines provided within grant requirements and guidelines.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Choose your own hours

COVID-19 considerations:
Required to wear a mask if conditions warrant it

Experience:

• Addiction counseling: 1 year (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road

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