Evening Peer Recovery Coach — Inspire & Guide Recovery

ADP, Inc.; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

New Paths in Flint, MI seeks a Peer Recovery Coach to provide support, guidance, and advocacy for individuals recovering from substance use disorder. Leverage your lived experience to help clients navigate treatment, access resources and build long-term recovery skills.

You will work with a team to promote recovery goals, document services, and collaborate with clinicians while ongoing training and supervision ensure certification and effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Must have active recovery for a minimum of 3 years.
• Ability to maintain boundaries and handle situations confidentially.
• Strong communication, verbal, listening and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google or related software (EMR).
• Ability to work independently.
• Understanding of recovery principles, harm reduction, trauma informed care, and cultural competence.
• Skill in communicating with a variety of people from various backgrounds
• The ability to work in a team.
• Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to deliver information and services in a timely fashion.
• Exhibit problem solving and conflict resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Support and adhere to the NPI Code of Ethics, work rules, policies, plans and procedures to promote a safe and secure environment for the residents, visitors and employees of New Paths.
• Serve as a role model of recovery and provide hope, encouragement, and support to individuals beginning or continuing their recovery journey.
• Assist clients in developing recovery goals and wellness plans quarterly.
• Help individuals in recovery navigate systems of care, including but not limited to treatment, housing, employment, and social services.
• Facilitate recovery-focused group discussions and one-on-one peer sessions.
• Encourage and support clients in building recovery support networks.
• Maintain documentation of services and client interactions in accordance with agency and privacy standards.
• Collaborate with clinical staff, case managers, and other professionals to ensure coordinated care.
• Participate in ongoing training and supervision to maintain certification, efficiency and effectiveness.
• Meet required deadlines for all services provided.

Skills

Communication

Boundaries

Confidentiality

Organization

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

EMR

Interpersonal Skills

Cultural Competence

Active Listening

Education

High School diploma or GED

Peer Recovery Coach certification (CCAR or MDHHS)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Workspace

EMR

Job description

New Paths in Flint, MI seeks a Peer Recovery Coach to provide support, guidance, and advocacy for individuals recovering from substance use disorder. Leverage your lived experience to help clients navigate treatment, access resources and build long-term recovery skills.

You will work with a team to promote recovery goals, document services, and collaborate with clinicians while ongoing training and supervision ensure certification and effectiveness.