Peer Recovery Coach

Tuerk House•Baltimore, MD

2d•$17 - $18

About The Position

The Peer Recovery Coach (PRC) supports the Admissions or Clinical Director and serves as a role model, mentor, advocate, and motivator for clients in recovery. The PRC helps clients identify and access resources that support long-term stability and follows up with former patients who have left the program, particularly those who did not complete the recovery process. The role provides continued engagement, support, and encouragement, and records client outcomes in the Kipu system. Tuerk House is a nonprofit behavioral health system serving nearly 300 patients daily regardless of ability to pay. Founded in Baltimore in 1970, it provides an integrative model of care focused on lifelong healing and recovery. The organization has Joint Commission Accreditation.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Completion of Connecticut Community for Recovery (CCAR) training, or completion within the first six months of employment.
Zero to two or more years of experience in the field or a related field.
Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, and Excel) and ability to learn in-house software.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Personal belief in recovery and the recovery process.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to interact effectively with staff, clients, and the public.
High energy, flexibility, and strong interpersonal skills to work effectively within a team.
Ability to engage clients flexibly based on their individual needs.
Ability to respect and maintain professional boundaries.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately.
Proficiency in reading, understanding, and speaking English.
Successful completion of background and drug tests.

Nice To Haves

CPR/AED and de-escalation skills certification.
A valid driver’s license may be required depending on business unit placement.
Previous experience in a peer recovery support role or similar environment.

Responsibilities

Identify obstacles to accessing services and work with clients and their Individual Recovery Management Team to address them.
Ensure clients have appropriate discharge plans that they understand, and support implementation as needed.
Connect clients with mutual self-help groups when appropriate.
Provide peer support that prioritizes clients’ voices and needs and helps them establish goals and objectives.
Help clients identify areas where they need professional support and communicate those needs to clinical staff.
Transport clients to appropriate referral sources or safe environments as necessary.
Coach clients on independently using community resources.
Maintain phone and/or email contact with clients to provide continued peer support and assist with re-engagement after the program.
Provide recovery education to clients at all phases of their recovery journey.
Develop and maintain relationships with community groups and agencies.
Complete required documentation, reports, and data capture in accordance with Stabilization Center processes.
Refer clients to appropriate community services and document referrals and outcomes.
Conduct client room searches for program compliance, contraband, and cleanliness.
Perform other duties as assigned.