Peer Recovery Coach
About The Position
The Peer Recovery Coach (PRC) supports the Admissions or Clinical Director by serving 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, provides ongoing engagement and encouragement to former patients who have left the program, and places particular focus on clients who did not complete the recovery process. The role includes recording client outcomes in the Kipu system. Tuerk House is a nonprofit behavioral health system serving nearly 300 patients a day regardless of ability to pay. Founded in Baltimore in 1970, it provides an integrative model of care focused on lifelong healing and recovery and holds Joint Commission Accreditation. The position requires successful completion of a background check and drug test. A $2,500 sign-on bonus is offered for full-time employees, paid in two installments at six months and one year.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Complete Connecticut Community for Recovery (CCAR) training, or obtain it within the first six months of employment.
- Zero to two years or more of experience in the field or a related field.
- Proficiency in MS Office, including 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 according to their individual needs.
- Ability to respect and maintain professional boundaries.
- Ability to accurately follow written and verbal instructions.
- Proficiency in reading, understanding, and speaking English.
- Successful completion of a background check and drug test.
- Full physical mobility, including ability to bend, lift, twist, reach, and perform other physical activities required for job duties.
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds at times.
Nice To Haves
- CPR/AED and de-escalation skills certification preferred.
- Previous experience in a peer recovery support role or similar environment preferred.
- A valid driver’s license may be required depending on business unit placement.
Responsibilities
- Identify obstacles to clients accessing services and work with clients and their Individual Recovery Management Team to address them.
- Ensure clients have appropriate, clearly understood discharge plans and support their 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 requiring professional support and communicate those needs to clinical staff.
- Transport clients to appropriate referral sources or safe environments as necessary.
- Coach clients in independently using community resources.
- Maintain phone and/or email contact with clients after the program to provide peer support and assist with re-engagement.
- Provide recovery education at all phases, from pre-recovery engagement through sustained recovery maintenance.
- Develop and maintain relationships with community groups and agencies.
- Complete required documentation, reports, and data capture according to Stabilization Center processes.
- Refer clients to appropriate community services and document referrals and outcomes.
- Conduct client room searches to check program compliance, contraband, and cleanliness.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- $2,500 sign-on bonus for full-time employees, paid in two installments at six months and one year.
- Comprehensive healthcare benefits.
- 401K savings plan and 401K match.
- Company holidays.
- Vacation and sick time.
- Short-term disability insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Pet insurance.
- Parental leave.
- Employee assistance program (EAP).
- Paid time off (PTO).
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Eligibility for Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) benefits.
- Potential discretionary annual bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
