Peer Recovery Coach

Porter-Starke Services, Inc. is seeking a Peer Recovery Coach to provide support services to clients involved in substance use disorder treatment. The Recovery Coach uses a strength-based approach to assist clients in building resources and community support networks.

The position is full-time at our Valparaiso location from 7:30am-4:00pm.

Porter-Starke Services, Inc. is a Community Mental Health Center (CMHC) based in Valparaiso and serves northwest Indiana with additional offices in Portage, Knox, and LaPorte. Porter-Starke also operates Marram Health Center, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) with two offices in Gary and Hebron.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

401K w/ 20% company matching

11 paid holidays

Competitive wages

Generous PTO

Employee discounts (YMCA)

Employee referral program

HSA/FSA accounts

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition assistance up to $5250/year

Loan repayments $200/month

Casual Fridays

Company paid life insurance policy

Company paid long term disability

Optional insurances (short term disability)

Employee recognition events

Employee Assistance Program

Free health screenings

POSITION COMPETENCIES, ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Competencies:

The staff member must demonstrate knowledge of:

• Signs and symptoms of substance use disorder.

• Formal and informal supports available in the community

• Current policies and procedures of the agency and professional standards.

The staff member must demonstrate skills in:

• Establishing trust between clients and treatment team members.

• Assisting in implementation of goals and objectives identified in treatment plans

• Interacting with clients as peers by sharing common experiences.

• Assisting clients in understanding and managing their disorder and symptoms.

• Assisting clients in connecting with self-help groups when appropriate.

• Assisting clients in acquiring and practicing skills of daily living.

• Assisting clients in gaining access to local programs and services.

• Clarifying clients’ understanding of their rights and responsibilities as a recipient of substance use disorder services.

• Completing all necessary documentation within appropriate time limits.

• Maintaining strict confidentiality at all times.

• Typing and basic computer usage.

Essential Functions:

Essential functions include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Develop and maintain close working relationship with management staff, co-workers and peers.

• Act as informant and advocate to clients regarding consumer rights and responsibilities.

• Assist with the orientation process for clients new to the program by providing introduction to the programs, welcoming materials and a tour of the facility.

• Maintaining contact with peers and clients to assist with conflict resolution or advocacy needs.

• Participate in team staffings to provide client and peer insight.

• Assist all client treatment team members as needed in the areas of Case Management, transportation, clerical or other tasks as designated.

• Completes electronic medical record documentation as required.

• Connects clients to available community resources and acts as an advocate for clients.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be in long-term recovery for a minimum of three years and have documentation to support this.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Completion of a Peer Recovery Coach Certification course required.

• One year of peer coaching or related experience preferred.

• Successful completion of a background check.