JOB SUMMARY:

The New Orleans Peer Recovery Coach (NOPRC), under the supervision of the Family Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Specialist, is responsible for providing peer support and family-focused care coordination to pregnant and parenting women who use substances. The NOPRC will function as a guide and role model for women from their first encounter with the program through long-term aftercare. The NOPRC will serve as a peer and advocate to persons served. The NOPRC performs a wide range of tasks to assist persons served in regaining independence within the community and mastery over their own recovery process.

This individual will support the opening of Family Focused Recovery’s Residential Center.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Non-essential)

• Assists VOASELA and FFR staff in creating and maintaining a recovery-oriented environment.
• Provides support to all FFR program activities, including Child Watch.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

This position requires knowledge, skills and abilities equivalent to:

• Lived experience with a substance use disorder diagnosis with at least 12 months (24-36 months or more preferred) of continuous demonstrated recovery. Registered Peer Support Specialist credential must be obtained within three months of hire).
• At least 1 year of experience working with women experiencing substance use disorders.
• Familiarity with trauma-informed and culturally sensitive practices. Dedication to the creation of a racially equitable continuum of care for pregnant and parenting women who use substances and their children.
• High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED) required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Advanced computer skills.
• Expertise within Electronic Health Systems.
• Ability to interact with staff at all levels in a respectful manner, remaining flexible, proactive, and task-oriented.
• Problem-solving ability, attention to detail, accuracy, flexibility, reliability, and prioritizing skills.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality per HIPAA and CFR 42 Part 2.
• This position provides services in office and in community settings.
• This position transports persons served frequently using personal or agency vehicle.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Current driver’s license issued by state of residence
• Current Vehicle Inspection decal
• Current vehicle insurance
• Current vehicle registration in state of residence
• Satisfactory Motor Vehicle Report
• Must be able to pass a criminal history investigation (not all convictions will exclude candidates from being hired).
• Must successfully pass pre-employment drug screening.
• Must complete TB screening and testing on an annual basis.
• Must be able to main CPR certification.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.