What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Recovery Coach position at METROPOLITAN DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL?
Job Details
Job Location: 721 Fawcett Ave - Tacoma, WA
Salary Range: Undisclosed
Job Category: Health Care
Description
The Peer Recovery Coach will provide strength-based services to individuals in or seeking recovery from substance use disorders. The Recovery Coach will partner with recoverees to aid the development of recovery plans leading to improved life functioning and wellness. The incumbent works with guests in MDC’s inpatient Detox facility. This position requires Certified Peer Counselor credentials.
- Assist individuals in or seeking substance use disorder recovery to participate in diverse, person-centered, self-directed services and meaningful activities that promote empowerment and robust recovery.
- Provide direct contact, outreach, mentoring, systems navigation, community oversight and crisis support as needed to individuals with substance use disorders diagnoses.
- Assist individuals with finding educational opportunities, employment, social activities and home health integration of services.
- Advocate for each person by understanding who the person is now, his/her life experiences, and his/her goals for the future.
- Assist individuals in understanding and creating Wellness and Recovery Action Plans (WRAPs).
- Work with participants toward their recovery goals, both individually and in group settings in various locations/environments.
- Must be cognizant of all relevant employment, educational, housing, entitlement and social supports in the community and proactively facilitate connection to these services with participants as needed.
Schedule: Mon - Fri, 8am - 4pm
Compensation & Benefits:
- starting wage: $19.27/hour
- wage range: $17.81 - 23.03/hour
- union representation
- two 2% raises per year
- health/vision/dental/life insurance
- employee assistance program
- 13 vacation days per year
- 13 sick days per year
- 13 paid federal holidays
Qualifications
- Must be Certified Peer Counselor through the WA State Health Care Authority
- Must have facilitation skills and be comfortable presenting to groups.
- This position requires a thorough understanding of the process and possibility of robust recovery for people diagnosed with substance use disorders.
- People with personal experience as a recipient of substance use treatment or of personal recovery are encouraged to apply.
- Honesty, respect for diversity, high personal standards, professional language and behaviors reflecting such values.
- Must be ready, willing and able to deliver and support programming for any number of participants that visit on any given day.
- Must have demonstrated knowledge of histories, patterns and issues contributing to Substance Abuse recidivism.
- Demonstrated ability to recognize the need for and facilitate connections between participants and services.
- Knowledge of local, statewide and national disability related issues and community dynamics.
- Excellent written and verbal presentation skills.
- Flexibility and adaptability.
Salary : $18 - $23
