Peer Recovery Coach - School of Medicine, Emergency Medicine
About The Position
JOB DESCRIPTION: The Peer Recovery Coach is responsible for responding to persons in the emergency department or hospital inpatient setting who have experienced overdose or other challenges because of use or misuse of substances (e.g. opioids, cocaine, methamphetamine). Upholds the culture, principles, and values of recovery in all aspects of services provided to individuals, family members, friends, and allies and will provide connections to local recovery communities surrounding the hospital, as well as treatment and recovery support services in these communities. Duties: Provides Peer Support: Provides peer support to persons who have experienced overdose or other challenges with substance use or misuse. Provides information and facilitates development of relationships with individuals, support/mutual aid groups, and service providers when appropriate. Follows up when the peers agree. Manages boundaries in relationships and makes adjustments in accordance with guidance provided by team leadership. Supports Families, Friends, and Allies: Provides support to families and allies of people who have experienced overdose or other challenges with substance use in assigned emergency departments. Provides information and education about the recovery process to these individuals when appropriate. Manages boundaries in the relationships and make adjustments in accordance with guidance provided by team leadership. Develops Relationships with Community Resources: Develops and sustains relationships with community resources, supports, and services for the persons experiencing overdose or other challenges with substance use or misuse and families, friends, and allies of those persons. Develops and Sustains Collaborative Relationships with Hospitals: Maintains strong collaborative relationships with all hospital staff and partners. Honors professional boundaries with these individuals. Provides education about the recovery process to caregivers, patients, and hospital staff. Records Encounters and Activities: Keeps and maintains accurate and comprehensive records in accordance with guidance provided by team leadership. Travel: Some travel required, primarily to Gainesville, GA for initial training and later within Atlanta. Performs other related duties as required.
Requirements
- A high school diploma or equivalent, and active Certified Addiction Recovery Empowerment Specialist (CARES) certification or meets CARES eligibility requirements.
Responsibilities
- Provides peer support to persons who have experienced overdose or other challenges with substance use or misuse.
- Provides support to families and allies of people who have experienced overdose or other challenges with substance use in assigned emergency departments.
- Develops and sustains relationships with community resources, supports, and services for the persons experiencing overdose or other challenges with substance use or misuse and families, friends, and allies of those persons.
- Maintains strong collaborative relationships with all hospital staff and partners.
- Keeps and maintains accurate and comprehensive records in accordance with guidance provided by team leadership.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
