Corrections Recovery Coach: Peer Support & Reentry Champion

Full Circle; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Full Circle Recovery Community Center seeks a Corrections Recovery Coach to provide peer recovery support to incarcerated individuals in the Polk County Jail. You will use lived experience to motivate, guide, and connect participants with resources, helping them set goals and navigate barriers to successful reintegration.

The role emphasizes confidentiality, partnership with staff, and a commitment to recovery-first principles in a 40-hour work week.

Qualifications

• Personal experience with substance use disorder, recovery, or justice involvement preferred.
• Experience with recovery support services or peers in criminal justice settings preferred.
• Ability to work autonomously while contributing to a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one peer recovery coaching to incarcerated individuals.
• Build trust-based, recovery-focused relationships with participants.
• Support recovery goals, coping strategies, and reentry planning.
• Share recovery experiences appropriately to motivate participants.
• Assist with housing, employment, and transportation planning.

Skills

Empathetic listening

Self-motivation

Conflict resolution

De-escalation

Autonomy

Team collaboration

Communication

Documentation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Zoom

Data management systems

Job description

Full Circle Recovery Community Center seeks a Corrections Recovery Coach to provide peer recovery support to incarcerated individuals in the Polk County Jail. You will use lived experience to motivate, guide, and connect participants with resources, helping them set goals and navigate barriers to successful reintegration.

The role emphasizes confidentiality, partnership with staff, and a commitment to recovery-first principles in a 40-hour work week.