Corrections Recovery Coach - Peer Support & Reentry

Full Circle Recovery Community Centers; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Full Circle Recovery Community Center seeks a Corrections Recovery Coach to deliver peer recovery support inside the Polk County Jail in Des Moines, IA. The role emphasizes recovery goals, harm reduction, and connection to community resources to promote successful reintegration.

Responsibilities include building recovery-focused relationships, developing individualized reentry plans, and coordinating with staff and partners to ensure continuity of care after release.

Qualifications

• Personal experience with substance use disorder, recovery, and/or justice system involvement preferred.
• Knowledge of recovery systems, pathways of recovery, harm reduction, and peer support preferred.
• Experience working with individuals in recovery from substance misuse preferred.
• Knowledge of community resources and referral sources preferred.
• Ability to work autonomously, manage responsibilities, and contribute to a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide one‑on‑one peer recovery coaching for incarcerated individuals.
• Build trust-based, recovery-focused relationships with participants.
• Assist with recovery goals, coping strategies, and reentry planning.
• Share personal recovery experiences to motivate and inspire.
• Develop individualized re‑entry plans focusing on housing, employment, and services.
• Coordinate with correctional staff and community partners to promote continuity of care.

Skills

Empathy

Active listening

Accountability

Teamwork

Self‑starter

Conflict resolution

Ethical conduct

Effective communication

Education

CCAR Recovery Coach Academy training

Tools

Microsoft Office

Zoom

Data management systems

Job description

Full Circle Recovery Community Center seeks a Corrections Recovery Coach to deliver peer recovery support inside the Polk County Jail in Des Moines, IA. The role emphasizes recovery goals, harm reduction, and connection to community resources to promote successful reintegration.

Responsibilities include building recovery-focused relationships, developing individualized reentry plans, and coordinating with staff and partners to ensure continuity of care after release.