Peer Recovery Coach Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Must be at least eighteen (18) years old.
• At least two years of relevant work experience; may include volunteer work.
• Actively working in a recovery program (12-step, church/spiritual, or other recovery support group).
• State of Michigan Certified Peer Recovery Coach or be eligible and obtain certification by the State as a Peer Recovery Coach within ninety (90) days of hire.
• Knowledge and skills sufficient for establishing effective relationships with clients who have a substance use disorder, their families, and team members.
• Knowledge about substance use disorders as it pertains to recovery and crisis planning.
• Basic computer skills.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment and skills and capabilities of bridging language/cultural barriers to Network180 services within diverse communities.
• Primary diagnosis of a mental health condition, or Have a strong personal knowledge of what it is like to have first-hand lived experience with a mental health condition that has caused a substantial life disruption, or Has been a recipient of mental health treatment and/or services for at least one year, with a substantial life disruption due to their mental health condition, or Have personal experience in navigating complex mental health treatment services.
• Knowledge about mental illnesses and/or substance use disorders as well as recovery and crisis intervention.
• Computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, email, electronic health record, and data entry skills.
• Solid communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• State of Michigan Certified Peer Recovery Coach or be eligible and obtain certification by the State as a Peer Recovery Coach within ninety (90) days of hire.
• State of Michigan Certified Peer Support Specialist or be eligible to become certified by the State as a Peer Support Specialist within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide interventions for clients experiencing a behavioral health crisis.
• Assist clients in understanding and accessing substance use disorder services.
• Model competency in recovery and demonstrate ongoing coping skills.
• Assist individuals in understanding and using mental health and substance use disorders services.
• Model competency in recovery and demonstrate ongoing coping skills.

Benefits

• 10% premium pay
• $4-$6 3rd shift differential
• Weekend differential