Peer Recovery Coach - Part Time

Archwaysnh; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Recovery Coach to provide essential support in the recovery journey. This part-time position focuses on empowering individuals through community-based approaches, offering guidance and resources to foster positive changes in their lives. The role involves navigating recovery systems, developing personalized plans, and facilitating community connections. Ideal candidates will have strong organizational skills and a background in addiction recovery modalities.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match

Flexible Spending Account

Short-term Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and communication skills required.
• Knowledge of community services and addiction recovery modalities.

Responsibilities

• Help individuals navigate recovery support systems.
• Assist individuals in developing customized recovery plans.
• Provide ongoing education regarding substance use and wellness.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Cultural Awareness

Education

High School Diploma

College Degree

Job description

Description

The Recovery Coach plays a crucial role in the journey to recovery and operates under the guidance of the Peer Recovery Support Program manager. This position is essential in providing hope, encouragement, and support through a community-based approach. Recovery Coaches employ a Two-Generation strategy, focusing on strengthening protective factors and building adult capacities. Leveraging their guidance and lived experience, Recovery Coaches empower individuals to make positive changes in their lives and break the cycle of substance use issues. By fostering a sense of community and connection, they create a safe space for individuals to share their struggles and success. Recovery Coaches understand that every recovery journey is unique and are there to support individuals where they are at, which includes supporting multiple pathways in recovery.

This is a part-time, hourly position entitled to employee benefits including paid time off, paid observance of 12 holidays, a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, a flexible spending account, and short-term disability insurance.

Essential Functions:

• Help individuals navigate recovery support systems and assist families in accessing resources, including health and wellness, housing, employment, and other professional and non-professional services.
• Assist individuals in identifying local peer support meetings as needed.
• Assist individuals in developing a customized recovery plan.
• Assist individuals with applying for insurance and DHHS benefits and establishing a primary care provider.
• Assist in accessing transportation assistance to and from support services.
• Help individuals feel connected to a community through pro-social, recreational, and cultural activities.
• Demonstrate and model effective coping techniques and self-help strategies.
• Provide individuals with ongoing education regarding substance use, mental health, and wellness information.
• Educate and support individuals in implementing a range of relapse prevention and harm-reduction strategies as needed.
• Work closely with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure individual and family needs are met.
• Collect data as required for the purposes of private, state, and federal funding grants and sources.
• Support the organizational requirements of accreditation and licensing requirements as they relate to policies, procedures, and training.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation as required for billing services and proficient use of existing data platforms.
• Stay current in maintaining updated information and resources as they relate to recovery coaching and family support.
• Provide group facilitation and participate in community events.
• Access translation services as needed.
• Actively participate in supervision.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma Minimum; College Degree Preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Knowledge of community services available to support families and individuals.
• Working knowledge of a variety of addiction recovery modalities and the ability to articulate the delivery of multiple pathways of recovery.
• Ability to provide support utilizing the framework of Strengthening Families(promoting protective factors in the lives of families).
• Knowledge of the Standards for Family Strengthening and Support.
• Ability to work with diverse populations, demonstrating cultural and community awareness.
• Ability to consider and incorporate diverse perspectives while brokering positive relationships.
• Ability to work autonomously within an established framework.
• Ability to maintain boundaries and confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Support the philosophy and mission of Archways.