Peer Coach - Driver (PEERDRV-03)
About The Position
Join New Freedom – Where Second Chances Become Bright Futures. At New Freedom, we believe recovery happens through connection, support, and opportunity. As a Peer Coach – Driver, you'll play a critical role in helping members access treatment, employment opportunities, recovery resources, and community supports while serving as a positive role model and advocate throughout their journey. We move fast, expect a lot from each other, and show up every day to do meaningful, impactful work. If you’re driven, collaborative, and energized by making a real difference— this is where you belong. The Peer Coach – Driver provides recovery-focused peer support, transportation services, and member advocacy to individuals participating in New Freedom programs. This position serves as a trusted mentor and role model while helping members navigate recovery, community resources, employment opportunities, and treatment services. The role combines peer support responsibilities with safe transportation services to ensure members remain engaged in the services and supports they need to succeed. This role is ideal for someone who: Is passionate about helping others achieve recovery and long-term success. Enjoys supporting individuals through mentorship and encouragement. Thrives in a dynamic environment that combines peer support and community engagement. Has a strong commitment to safety, professionalism, and service excellence. Believes in second chances and the power of positive role modeling. Enjoys being active and working throughout the community.
Requirements
- Must be 21 years of age or older
- High school diploma or GED
- Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) designation required
- Peer and Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS) Certification required
- Minimum one year of peer support, behavioral health, recovery services, reentry services, or related experience (2 or more years preferred)
- Valid Arizona driver's license required
- Successful annual Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) clearance required
- Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to maintain professional and ethical boundaries
Nice To Haves
- Experience providing transportation services in healthcare, behavioral health, or community-service environments preferred
- Experience working with justice-involved, recovery, or reentry populations preferred
- Knowledge of community resources, employment supports, and recovery services
Responsibilities
- Providing peer support, mentorship, advocacy, and recovery coaching services
- Assisting members in identifying strengths, setting goals, and developing recovery-focused plans
- Supporting members in developing life skills, social skills, and community integration strategies
- Transporting members safely to approved appointments, employment activities, treatment services, community resources, and recovery supports
- Conducting prison pick-ups, release transports, and other approved transportation assignments when needed
- Completing vehicle inspections, mileage logs, and transportation documentation
- Maintaining assigned vehicles in a safe, clean, and professional condition
- Collaborating with clinical, reentry, transitional services, and case management teams to support member success
Benefits
- Competitive pay and strong benefits package
- $0 medical plan option + employer-supported coverage
- 401(k) with match
- Generous paid time off
- Free meals, snacks, drinks, gym access
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
