Health Department: Peer Recovery Coach

Vigo County•Terre Haute, IN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will provide non-clinical services intended to aid individuals in establishing and maintaining recovery from addiction. The recovery coach promotes a recovery-based approach to member care with an emphasis on respect, self-direction, and empowerment by providing peer support, personal assistance, education on community resources, and other supportive services for individuals with a substance abuse disorder (SUD). To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Vigo County provides reasonable accommodation to qualified employees and applicants with known disabilities who require accommodation to complete the application process or perform essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would cause an undue hardship.

Requirements

Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent required
Minimum of 3 years demonstrated personal recovery experience and engaged in a recovery network
Experience facilitating recovery groups
Must have knowledge of recovery support systems, including but not limited to, 12-step support groups; and providing direct service
Must have experience and/or a working knowledge of the criminal justice system
Must Possess valid Indiana driver’s license and demonstrate a safe driving record. Provide proof to supervisor annually and must notify supervisor of suspensions or restrictions.
Ability to meet all department hiring requirements, including passage of a drug test.
Be Familiar with all state reporting requirements.
Provide quarterly report of clients served, case load report and participant success story to the Vigo County Board of Health.

Nice To Haves

Prior Completion of the Certified Addiction Recovery Coach (CAPRC) certification preferred but not required. This credential is intended for individuals who have a lived experience of recovery and who desire to help people in addiction recovery

Responsibilities

Demonstrates knowledge of trauma informed care
Demonstrates positive beliefs and feelings regarding participants with varying levels of needs
Collects participant data and conduct follow up surveys to ensure long-term participant engagement
Helps navigate recovery support systems
Able to share personal recovery experiences and can model effective coping techniques
Provides participant with ongoing education regarding substance abuse, mental health, HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis C, tobacco, nutrition and exercise and other health and wellness information
Finds creative and effective solutions to complex problems and justifies prioritization when needed
Provides peer support in a positive and supportive manner through coaching, role modeling and mentoring in order to assist members in developing skills to achieve their goals
Serves as a liaison between administration, staff, and participants
Effective written and verbal communication, including ability to communicate in a professional manner
Attend any and all meetings and trainings held in the community in reference to the re- entry population
Ensure emergency basic needs are addressed, as needed (i.e. food, temporary housing, transportation, clothing, etc.)
Make follow-up calls after all referrals are made. Ensure all referrals are documented in case notes and in participant’s paper file
Ability to facilitate recovery support groups as needed and addiction education groups
Ensure communication is made with the criminal justice monitoring agency (i.e. Probation/parole/community corrections officers, etc.) to inform them of services the health department is providing and recommendations on any additional service needed
Maintain confidentiality and standards of ethical practice
Other duties as assigned
Addresses barriers to successful recovery and serves as a role model and advocate
Advocate for members, as needed, to ensure delivery of necessary services
Maintain a confidential and trustworthy relationship with participants.
Represents the Vigo County Health Department in the most professional way especially when in the community.
Attend and actively participate in all staff meetings.
Participate in development when requested.
Maintain regular contact with all Vigo County Health Department staff.
Share news, information, new sources with staff; especially as it pertains to development.
Dress, speak and conduct yourself in an appropriate and professional manner at all times.
Obtain Certified Addiction Recovery Coach (CAPRC) certification
Attend relevant trainings when necessary.
Remain educated about service agencies in Vigo County.
Must understand the role of employee’s individual position regarding HIPAA requirements and level of access to Protected Health Information as defined in HIPAA hospital-wide policies.
Encourage clients to be actively involved in their own plan, exhibiting client-centered principles.