Behavioral Health Peer Support Specialist /Recovery Coach

NHBP•Grand Rapids, MI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Peer Support Specialist/Recovery Coach serves as a role model, support person, and an advocate and mentor for others in recovery. This individual is responsible for developing and maintaining a working knowledge of inpatient and outpatient treatment systems to support clients’ access to appropriate treatment and will arrange transportation and after-care planning. Peer Support Specialists/Recovery Coaches are in recovery themselves and demonstrate the ability to share personal experiences in a way that helps to develop authentic relationships; they have a unique understanding of and a respect for everyone’s individual path to recovery.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED Certificate.
Minimum 2 years sobriety/mental health recovery with knowledge of the Substance Use Disorder/Mental Health systems and the multiple pathways for recovery.
Current and active certification as a Certified Peer Support Specialist (PSS), Certified Peer Recovery Mentor (CPRM) or as a Certified Peer Recovery Coach (CPRC), or obtain a complete full certification within a year of hire.
Understand or gain knowledge of and appreciate the differences of Native American culture and customs.
Maintain a valid driver's license with good driving record and be certifiable for GSA; travel is required.
Successfully complete and pass a comprehensive background investigation and drug screening in accordance with NHBP standards.
Be CPR/First Aid certified or become certified as training is available.
Maintain strict confidentiality and have knowledge of HIPAA and CFR-42 requirements
Functional experience exercising professional interpersonal/human relation activities, including performing administrative, organizational, and verbal duties.
Entry level experience working with basic computer programs such as Microsoft Word and Excell.
Experience working both independently, in collaboration with other professionals, and without immediate supervision

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field.
5 years of experience working in the field of addictions and/or mental health.
Experience as a Peer Support Specialist, Recovery Coach or Case Manager.
Knowledge of Tribal and Indian Health Services regulations and requirements.

Responsibilities

Provides positive peer-to-peer support services for clients and their families and builds rapport through sharing stories of lived experience and recovery, which demonstrates to clients, families, and staff that recovery is possible.
Collaborates with the Behavioral Health (BH) team as well as all Health and Human Services (HHS) units in order to develop and implement case management/wrap-around-like services for clients in recovery.
Develops and maintains working relationships with various service providers and works to match clients’ needs to available services that best meet those needs.
Advocates for clients to receive the most appropriate, culturally specific care possible while prioritizing the clients’ right to choose.
Conducts home visits, community visits, transportation and/or client accompaniment as needed.
Manages a client caseload using all modes of communication, motivational interviewing, supportive services, referrals, advocacy and mentoring.
Provides crisis intervention within their own scope of practice, with departmental support and direction as needed.
Documents all client contacts per HHS policy and within the Electronic Health Record as instructed.
Organizes, assists with, attends and participates in relevant community events as approved or directed by the supervisor.
Adheres to NHBP’s professional guidelines and all industry ethical standards.
Works flexible and varying hours including nights and weekends on a regular basis and as needed.
May be required to assist with other case management-like functions as assigned.

Benefits

Employees contribute minimal cost sharing towards medical, dental, and vision insurance
Employer Paid premiums on short term disability, life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment
Flexible Spending Account for Medical Reimbursement
100% Employer paid Short Term and Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
Dependent Care Reimbursement
401K Plan with eligible match
MERS Plan for Law Enforcement
A generous paid time off program where all employees begin earning accrued paid time off immediately upon hire
Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program with Educational Release Time
Thirteen Paid Holidays
Employee wellness and fitness programs
Opportunities to participate in NHBP Sponsored activities
Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligible employer