Sober Support Unit (SSU) Peer Recovery Coach

Oakland Community Health Network • Pontiac, MI

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About The Position

The Sober Support Unit Peer Recovery Coach engages individuals seeking SUD services and uses motivational interviewing to motivate an individual to continue through with services.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• CCAR or State Certified Peer Recovery Coach
• Experience in providing services to Individual’s with Substance Use Disorders, adults with Mental Illness, Children with Serious Emotional Disturbance or adults and/or children with Intellectual / Developmental Disabilities preferred
• Experience in providing services in the public sector preferred

Nice To Haves

• Ability to build positive relationships with contractors and community partners
• Knowledge of Health Care Systems desired
• Knowledge of OCHN Substance Use Disorder and Core Provider Agencies and services
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Demonstrated effective negotiation skills
• Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated effective computer skills with Word, Excel, database, and other relevant software programs

Responsibilities

• Provide a warm and welcoming environment for person’s served
• Provide short-term, intensive, recovery-oriented services to adults experiencing a Sud crisis
• Provide recovery coaching to individuals to help them engage and continue to withdrawal management or residential treatment services
• Communicate hope and the possibility of recovery through group sessions
• Contribute to a warm and welcoming atmosphere for individuals served
• Engage actively with team members and other departments
• Document interactions and progress accurately in the Electronic Health Record
• Conduct intakes onto the unit
• Refer individuals to appropriate access points
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees