Men's Client Advocate

ATLANTA MISSION•Jefferson, GA

2d•$32,000 - $39,000•Onsite

About The Position

As a Peer Recovery Specialist, you serve as a Christ-centered role model, mentor, and advocate for men pursuing long-term recovery at The Potter’s House. You walk alongside clients through their spiritual, emotional, and recovery journeys—helping them regain independence, strengthen community, and take ownership of their transformation process. By sharing your lived experience and offering consistent support, you help create a recovery-driven, therapeutic environment where lasting change is possible.

Requirements

Georgia-certified Peer Specialist (CPS-P), CPRP, CARES, CADC, or willingness to obtain certification.
Minimum 3–5 years of continuous abstinent recovery.
Personal experience with long-term recovery and the ability to model recovery principles.
Demonstrated experience coaching peers one-on-one and in group settings.
Strong familiarity with the Alcoholics Anonymous 12 Steps and related recovery frameworks.
Ability to communicate clearly, maintain boundaries, and build trust with clients.
Ability to remain in a stationary position (standing, walking, or sitting).
Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as needed.
Ability to operate a computer and standard office equipment consistently.
Ability to communicate accurate information verbally and in writing.
Ability to occasionally lift up to 10 lbs.
Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain a good driving record.
Commitment to supporting a Christ-centered, trauma-informed, recovery-focused environment.

Responsibilities

Walk clients individually through the AA 12 Steps, utilizing Power to Choose by Mike S. O’Neil.
Facilitate client classes, curriculum-based sessions, and recovery-focused process groups.
Support clients in maintaining stability in their recovery and achieving personal, spiritual, and program outcomes.
Utilize personal experience in long-term recovery to coach clients toward healthy progress and accountability.
Build durable, supportive relationships with clients while maintaining professional boundaries.
Serve as a spiritual mentor guiding clients through faith-based elements of their recovery journey.
Support clients in restoring and strengthening family relationships during their stay.
Provide encouragement, challenge, and motivation using recovery-appropriate coaching techniques.
Guide daily and weekly client activities that contribute to success, accountability, and goal completion.
Collaborate regularly with the interdisciplinary team (case management, clinical, spiritual life, operations) to ensure continuity of care.
Coordinate and monitor client attendance for internal classes, services, community events, and external appointments.
Assist clients in arranging transportation and provide transportation when needed.
Prepare individual reports and maintain high standards of accuracy and professionalism in documentation.
Document client progress, milestones, concerns, and interventions using approved client management systems.
Maintain strict confidentiality and compliance with all organizational and program policies.