Peer Recovery Coach

Job Summary

The Peer Recovery Coach will manage and sustain community coalitions in the cities of Ecorse, Lincoln Park, Wyandotte and Taylor through the Drug Court Community Alliance.  Building relationships and actively engaging diverse organizations and other community partners in addressing community issues or problems. 

Essential Functions

This position is full time hourly with a flexible schedule that includes days, afternoons, nights and weekends as needed.

The Recovery Coach must be able to obtain and maintain state certification

The Recovery Coach should be able to take direction, be prompt, take initiative, complete tasks as assigned, and be able to work effectively as part of a team that includes community stakeholders

The Recovery Coach should be articulate, and have good communication skills

The Recovery Coach must complete and pass (provided)

• Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery (CCAR) Training (40 hrs.)
• Screening Brief Intervention Referral to Treatment (SBIRT 12 hours)
• CCAR Ethical Considerations for Recovery Coaches & SUD Professionals (16 hours)
• The Recovery Coach must have good computer skills such as:
• Word
• Excel
• Outlook
• Video conferencing

Travel will be required for this position.

• Recovery Coach must have reliable transportation
• Clean driving record

Duties of the Recovery Coach will include but are not limited to:

• One on one coaching and support to those in need
• Respond as needed to referrals from community stakeholders
• Facilitate a community-based peer support group
• Participate in staff, community and program meetings
• Work regularly with law enforcement and community partners
• Participate in regular clinical supervision
• Collect data and complete reports in a timely manner
•  Provide community presentations of the project
• Participate in training
• Other tasks as assigned

Primary Location

SITE - Taylor Teen Center - 26650 Eureka Road - Taylor

Department Name

Opioid Safe Syst of Care Grant - Community Benef

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

30

Hours of Work

8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Days Worked

Monday to Friday

Weekend Frequency

Variable weekends

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An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

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