Peer Recovery Coach

Dismas Charities•Corpus Christi, TX

About The Position

The Peer Recovery Coach (PRC) fosters and develops relationships with clients in the recovery community. The role supports a recovery-based approach that recognizes each person's recovery journey and challenges as unique, and respectfully promotes guidance, support, and empowerment throughout that journey. The Resource and Recovery Center (RRC) provides low-barrier access to services and supports for vulnerable community members. Its approach is compassionate, equity- and inclusion-focused, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive. The center offers a safe, non-judgmental space intended to build trust, meaningful connection, and collaboration. Services may include access to basic needs; community outreach; screening and navigation to physical, behavioral, and social services; skills coaching, mindfulness, and stress management; employment and training support; and recovery, resiliency, and recovery-capital activities and groups. This is a relief position with hours that vary according to center needs. The posting lists 24 hours per week, weekend work, and variable shifts as needed. First shift is 7:30 AM–4:00 PM, and second shift is 3:30 PM–12:00 AM. Pay is $17.50 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Two letters of recommendation and/or professional references.
Successful work or volunteer experience within the last two years in a full-time, part-time, or volunteer status.
At least two years of successful recovery.
Obtain and maintain Peer Recovery Coach certification.
Submit to random toxicology screening upon request.
Obtain and maintain CPR and First Aid certification.
Have a clear or acceptable criminal history and an acceptable history of substance use disorders.
Successfully complete a company-directed Defensive Driving Course.

Nice To Haves

General personal computer work experience using Windows and Excel operating systems.

Responsibilities

Comply with company policies and applicable procedures.
Maintain client logs, records, and reports in appropriate files and digital databases.
Meet all Peer Recovery Coach program requirements.
Support and promote individual self-advocacy so clients' voices and needs are heard.
Help clients develop a pathway to recovery, identify attainable goals, and recognize individual strengths and weaknesses in recovery.
Help clients transition from professionally managed service plans to self-reliant, self-directed recovery plans.
Continue developing community recovery resources and identify additional support services that foster continuity of care.
Listen to clients' needs and advance recovery, trust, engagement, treatment, and recovery stabilization.
Submit required evaluations, records, reports, correspondence, and statistical information to the Director or supervising authority in a timely manner and upon request.
Attend and participate in meetings.
Participate in the rotating 24/7 Crisis Staff Duty Officer (CSDO) on-call schedule.
Facilitate recovery groups.
Communicate emergencies, incidents, and unusual circumstances to the Director and/or corporate staff, as appropriate.
Assist with developing and participating in a robust community street outreach program.
Perform other work duties assigned by the Director.