Peer Recovery Coach (Highland House- Howard County)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Client Support: Identify obstacles to accessing services and work collaboratively with clients and their Individual Recovery Management Team to address these challenges.
• Discharge Planning: Ensure that all clients have appropriate discharge plans in place that are clearly understood. Provide support as needed for implementation.
• Community Connections: Facilitate connections to mutual self-help groups when appropriate.
• Peer Advocacy: Provide peer support that prioritizes clients' voices and needs, helping them to establish their goals and objectives.
• Needs Assessment: Assist clients in identifying areas where they need professional support and communicate these needs to clinical staff.
• Transportation: Transport clients to appropriate referral sources or safe environments as necessary.
• Resource Coaching: Coach clients on the independent use of community resources.
• Ongoing Engagement: Maintain contact with clients via phone and/or email to offer continued peer support and re-engagement assistance post-program.
• Recovery Education: Provide educational support for clients at all phases of their recovery journey, from pre-recovery engagement to sustained recovery maintenance.
• Community Relations: Develop and maintain relationships with community groups and agencies.
• Documentation: Complete necessary documentation, reports, and data capture in accordance with Stabilization Center processes.
• Referrals: Refer clients to appropriate community services and document referrals and outcomes.
• Additional Duties: Perform all other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS AND/OR EXPERIENCE:  

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Completion of Connecticut Community for Recovery (CCAR) training required OR obtained within the first six (6) months of employment.
• Up to two (2) years or more experience in field or related field preferred
• CPR/AED and de-escalation skills certification preferred.
• Previous experience in a peer recovery support role or similar environment preferred

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:  

• Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and ability to learn in-house software.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Personal belief in recovery and the recovery process.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with staff, clients, and the public.
• High energy, flexibility, and strong interpersonal skills to work effectively within a team.
• Ability to engage clients flexibly based on their individual needs.
• Respect for and maintenance of professional boundaries with all individuals.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately.
• Proficiency in reading, understanding, and speaking English.

Background: This position requires successful background and drug test completion  

Physical Requirements: 

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

SALARY AND BENEFITS: 

The compensation for this position will vary depending on factors such as your location, skills, job-related knowledge, and experience. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of discretionary annual bonus. Tuerk House provides comprehensive benefits including healthcare, 401K savings plan, company holidays, vacation, sick time, short term disability, life insurance, pet insurance, parental leave, and an employee assistance program. Eligibility requirements apply. 

Company Benefits: 

• Generous PTO: Enjoy a competitive paid time off policy to promote work-life balance.
• Health Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance to support your overall well-being.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Assistance for a variety of personal and professional matters.
• HRSA Eligibility: Eligible for Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) benefits, providing additional support and resources.
• 401K Match 

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)  

Tuerk House is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

APPLICATION PROCESS: 

If you have a disability and you believe you need reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please contact this employer to ask for accommodation or an alternative application process. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process.