Peer Coach - Guidance & Advocacy (PRCCHGA-02)
About The Position
Join New Freedom – Where Second Chances Become Bright Futures. At New Freedom, we believe that recovery is strengthened through connection, mentorship, and community. As a Guidance & Advocacy Peer Coach, you'll serve as a trusted mentor, advocate, and role model for individuals working to rebuild their lives. Your support, encouragement, and lived experience can help create meaningful change and lasting success for those we serve. 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.
Requirements
- Must be 21 years of age or older
- High school diploma or GED
- Peer and Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS) Certification required
- Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) designation required
- Minimum one year of peer support, behavioral health, recovery services, reentry services, or related experience (preferably 2 or more years of experience)
- Strong communication, organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to maintain professional and ethical boundaries
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and electronic documentation systems
Nice To Haves
- Lived recovery experience and willingness to appropriately use that experience to support others preferred
- Experience in residential treatment, behavioral health, substance use treatment, corrections, or reentry programs preferred
- Experience conducting orientations, mentoring, coaching, or facilitating groups preferred
Responsibilities
- Providing peer support, encouragement, mentorship, and recovery-oriented coaching to members
- Serving as a positive role model by demonstrating healthy coping skills and recovery principles
- Conducting facility tours and supporting new member orientation and engagement
- Helping members understand program expectations, services, and available resources
- Coordinating housing placements, room assignments, and housing-related logistics
- Supporting the Freedom Guide Program and developing member leadership opportunities
- Collaborating with clinical, admissions, facilities, housekeeping, and support teams to promote member success
- Maintaining accurate documentation and supporting program operations and member services
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
