Peer Recovery Coach - Community

CARE of Southeastern Michigan•Clinton Township, MI

1d•$20

About The Position

Our mission is to strengthen resiliency in people and their communities through prevention, education, and services that improve the quality of life. A Peer Coach works as a mentor, guide, and resource broker to ensure individuals are receiving and connecting to all resources available within their community. This is a person who has experience receiving services and/or supports for a substance use.

Requirements

Must be in long term recovery from a substance use disorder for at least four consecutive years.
High school Diploma or graduate equivalent degree required
Must possess active status in both certifications: Certified Peer Recovery Coach (CPRC) Certified Peer Recovery Mentor (CPRM) or have an active development plan through MCBAP and timely completion.
Certificate of completion of the Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery (CCAR) Recovery Coach Academy, including ethics.

Nice To Haves

One year of peer coaching or related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct services to individuals as assigned.
Ensures assigned paperwork is completed and maintained in accordance with funding source standards and CARE of SEM policy and procedures.
Demonstrates in practice there are multiple pathways to recovery.
Facilitate timely referral and placements from hospital to treatment/recovery support providers.
Documents information for established metrics and outcomes as required.
Ability to adjust hours of work based on the community needs, including evening and weekends.