Part-Time Recovery Peer Coach

First-Resources-Corp-1; Mount Pleasant (IA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Aflac

Paid time off

Sick time

Holidays

Retirement account

Paid training

Job summary

First Resources Corp. is seeking a Part-time Peer Support Specialist for our CHOICES Peer Wellness Center in Mt Pleasant, IA.

You will use your own recovery experience to support participants, lead groups and wellness activities, and help keep the center safe, low-barrier, and person-centered. Responsibilities include one-on-one peer support, running recovery groups, helping participants create Wellness Recovery Action Plans, documenting services, and connecting people with community resources.

Qualifications

• Lived experience with mental health recovery, substance use recovery, and/or behavioral health challenges.
• Willingness to share recovery experiences appropriately to support others.
• Must have reliable transportation and valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Offer one-on-one peer support and mentoring, and run recovery groups and wellness activities.
• Help participants set goals and create a Wellness Recovery Action Plan.
• Welcome participants, respect rights and choices, and maintain a trauma-informed space.
• Share information about community resources and recovery supports.
• Assist with meals, center upkeep, events, and errands as needed.

Skills

Lived experience with recovery

Willingness to share experiences

Driver's license

Microsoft Office

Email

Lifting 40 pounds

Background checks

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

First Resources Corp. is seeking a Part-time Peer Support Specialist for our CHOICES Peer Wellness Center in Mt Pleasant, IA.

You will use your own recovery experience to support participants, lead groups and wellness activities, and help keep the center safe, low-barrier, and person-centered. Responsibilities include one-on-one peer support, running recovery groups, helping participants create Wellness Recovery Action Plans, documenting services, and connecting people with community resources.