BCP Peer Recovery Coach

Judson Center; Jackson (MI); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Judson Center is seeking a Peer Recovery Coach in Jackson, MI. The role involves mentoring families navigating the child welfare system, supporting recovery through personal experience. Candidates should have a minimum of two years active recovery, a valid Michigan driver's license, and experience in both parenting and working with the court system. This full-time position may require non-traditional hours and offers the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of families in need.

Qualifications

• Must have personal experience with the child welfare system.
• At least two years in active recovery from substance abuse.
• Active parenting while in recovery.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to families in the recovery process.
• Assist in developing Parent Agency Agreement/Treatment Plan.
• Document family progress towards reunification goals.

Skills

Personal experience with child welfare system

Substance abuse recovery (minimum 2 years)

Parenting while in recovery

Empathy and rapport building

Cultural competence

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Valid Michigan Driver’s License

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Job description

Location: Jackson, MI

Job Id:1645

# of Openings:1

Child & Family Services

Building Community Partnerships

Job Title: Peer Recovery Coach

Status: Full Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt/Hourly

Reports To: Program Supervisor

Our Mission: To provide expert, comprehensive services that strengthen children, adults and families impacted by abuse and neglect, autism, developmental, behavioral and physical health challenges so they can achieve whole health, well-being and maximum potential.

General Acknowledgement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and /or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Summary

A Peer Recovery Coach is an individual who possesses a unique perspective to treatment, due to his/her own lived experience with mental illness. The Peer Recovery coach draws from his/her personal growth experience to carry the message of hope and recovery to the individuals we serve in outpatient settings. The Peer Specialist will interact, support and mentor individuals who are working toward their own recovery and will be an essential member of multi-disciplinary treatment teams.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Participates in the initial Building a Better Future training;
• Attends all required Peer Recovery Coach Training
• Cultivates and secures a connection with the adults we service, while teaching personal responsibility and serving as a mentor and role model on the recovery and wellness process.
• Provides training/education to DHS staff about the Peer Recovery Coach Program;
• Assists in the goal of reunification and/or the development of appropriate alternative permanent plans
• Is available for support and education for family visits;
• Meets face to face with each referred parent at a minimum of once a week for two hours, and as needed, whenever possible in the family home;
• Contacts the referred biological parent(s) within seventy-two hours of the referral to begin to establish a relationship and rapport with the client and clarify the intent of the Peer Recovery Mentor;
• Works with the parent and the assigned foster care provider to develop the Parent Agency Agreement/Treatment Plan (PAATP) tailored to the needs of the client, children and court expectations;
• Assists parents by providing support, empathy and information about the foster care system, courts, services, etc;
• Provide a sense of hope and inspiration through encouragement, outreach, and connecting parents with resources;
• On a monthly basis, reports on dates and times of each contact and the nature of the contact, a summary of the family contacts with regard to family progress toward reunification goals, any issues of concerns related to the family, child placing agencies, courts, services, etc;
• Accompanies parents to court proceedings, Family Team Meetings, treatment recovery, other agency required meetings, other gatherings with parents, etc. for the purposes of support and advocacy of the parents' rights;
• Collaborate with Peer Recovery Coach team including the Pee Recovery Coach Supervisor and/or Program Manager, child welfare case worker, planning committees, and others;
• Meet with DHS caseworker periodically during the duration of services, as needed or requested by the family;
• Assists in mediating conflicts between the assigned foster care worker and the client as needed;
• Requests re-assignment if there is a conflict or concern (including if he/she knows the birth family or lives in close proximity;
• Provides self-advocacy and empowerment skills to all referred parents on navigating through the child welfare system;
• Help maintain connections between parents and children by observing and advocating for children and family rights;
• Participates in required trainings.
• Attend all scheduled team meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

• Personal experience with the child welfare system resulting in successful reunification with children and dismissal of wardship.
• Minimum of Two Years in active recovery from substance abuse disorder.
• Actively Parenting a child while in recovery.
• Application For the State of Michigan Peer Recovery Coach Certification Training within 60 days of hire.
• Have been reunited with child(ren) for at least one year. Training may be started after six months of reunification.
• Sensitive to the concerns of parents, and able to establish rapport effectively regarding SUD Treatment.
• Have a healthy and stable family situations with no current CPS substantiation or safety issues.
• Experience dealing with the court system and an ability to assist others in navigating the child welfare system.
• Computer literate. The ability to work in Microsoft Office, Word and Excel.
• Cultural competence
• The ability and expectation to work a flexible work schedule including non- standard hours such as evenings and weekends and to be available to families 24/7.
• The ability to work with child welfare staff.
• If substance abuse was addressed in prior CPS complaint, or if substance abuse counseling was required, parent must be substance free for at least one year and to provide evidence to support.
• Allow for release of medical or mental health records/reports upon request.
• Sign a standing release for individuals with prior substance abuse and/or prior or current mental health diagnosis.
• A Peer Recovery Coach must request for, and provide (to the Contractor) a copy of a Central Registry query upon request (by the Contractor).
• Required participation in all mandated training as well as individual and group supervision, including clinical supervision.
• Willingness to share their experiences as a learning tool with other parents, community partners, and child welfare staff.
• Individuals who haven't resided in Michigan for the previous 10 years are required to sign a waiver stating that they have not been convicted of a felony.

Education, Certifications, Licenses and Registrations

• Valid Michigan Driver’s License, appropriate insurance and use of own vehicle.
• High School Diploma or GED

Working Conditions

• Works in an office environment and in the community as needed.
• Possible stressful environment working with families and court system.
• Non-traditional hours occur often due to the need for evening and weekend visitation, events, and trainings, etc.
• Fast paced, enthusiastic and team-oriented workplace.

Physical requirements

• Sitting and standing for extended periods of time. May require some lifting.

Direct reports

• None

Judson Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, disability, marital status, height, weight, veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth, hair texture or style, or other classifications established by law. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, termination, promotions, or any other condition of employment or career development.

This description is intended to describe the type and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of a person so classified. The employee is expected to adhere to all company policies and perform other duties as assigned for the good of the consumers, the program, the department and the agency.