Peer Recovery Coach

WisHope Recovery•Shorewood, WI

3d•$18 - $20

About The Position

As a Peer Recovery Coach/Peer Support Specialist, we support the person who has overdosed or is struggling with a substance use disorder, begin their path to recovery. Our goal is to help individuals connect with resources and offer the support they need to begin their recovery journey. Project WisHope works with local hospitals and organizations to provide “boots on the ground” support in the event of an opioid related overdose or anyone who is presenting with a substance use disorder. We are committed to providing clinical care, education, and research in the field of addiction treatment and recovery. Our care is personalized to meet the needs of each person who comes through our doors and integrated to address co-occurring mental health conditions. Our #1 priority is to help the client first sustain and then maintain long-term recovery. The diversity of our team at Project WisHope sends a clear message about the key role that individuals in recovery should play in providing peer recovery support services and educating about recovery, while also ensuring that Wisconsin’s recovery community members are represented and heard.

Requirements

Driver's License (Required)
Must be Peer Recovery Coach Certified
MUST HAVE AT LEAST 1 YEAR IN LONG-TERM RECOVERY.

Nice To Haves

Lived experience of receiving services and/or supports for a substance use condition.
Committed to providing connections in navigating recovery supportive systems and resources.
Desire to make an impact with a supportive team that celebrates differences.

Responsibilities

Support individuals who have overdosed or are struggling with a substance use disorder to begin their path to recovery.
Help individuals connect with resources.
Offer the support individuals need to begin their recovery journey.
Provide "boots on the ground" support in the event of an opioid related overdose or anyone who is presenting with a substance use disorder.