Peer Recovery Coach

Community and Family Resources; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

IPERS retirement benefit

Optional 401K

Employee Assistance Program

Generous PTO (20 days accrued in your-

9 paid holidays

Paid trainings and CEU opportunities

Public Student Loan Forgiveness......

Tuition reimbursement

Various discounts including tuition

Job summary

Community and Family Resources in Des Moines, IA is seeking a full-time Peer Recovery Coach to advocate for clients, families, wellness, recovery, and services. The role serves clients at our Des Moines location and involves peer support, education, and helping individuals access resources.

Requirements include Recovery Coach Academy Training approved by Iowa's MBHC provider, a high school diploma or GED, and lived recovery experience. A valid driver's license is also required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Recovery Coach Academy Training approved by Iowa's MBHC provider certification.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Lived recovery experience with substance use or gambling issues required.
• Valid driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance required.

Responsibilities

• Assists clients and family members in understanding and accessing services.
• Provides peer support and education to clients.
• Attends conferences and team meetings as needed.
• Develops and facilitates support groups and classes as directed.
• Maintains documentation of contacts, activities, and units used for billing purposes.
• Assists clients in articulating personal recovery and wellness goals.

Skills

Recovery coaching

Peer support

Client education

Communication

Documentation and billing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Recovery Coach Academy Training approved by Iowa MBHC

Job description

Are you someone in recovery who wants to help others? Community and Family Resources is seeking a full-time Peer Recovery Coach to serve as an advocate for our clients, families and their wellness, recovery, and services. The person in this role will serve clients in our Des Moines location.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assists clients and family members in understanding and accessing services.
• Provides peer support and education to clients.
• Attends conferences and team meetings as needed.
• Develops and facilitates support groups and classes as directed.
• Maintains documentation of contacts, activities, and units utilized for billing purposes.
• Assists clients in articulating personal recovery and wellness goals by creating their own Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAP).
• Assists consumers in building social skills.
• Assists with client education and/or employment goals and/or supported employment.

Schedule

• Type: Full-time
• Hours: 40 hours each week. Monday-Friday, 8a-4:30p with flexibility for evenings and weekends to accommodate client needs.

Education And Experience Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of Recovery Coach Academy Training approved by Iowa's managed behavioral health care provider certification- Required.
• High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) required.
• Lived experience in recovery with substance use and/or gambling disorder issues is required.
• A valid driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance is required.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• IPERS retirement benefit
• Optional 401K
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous PTO (20 days accrued in your first year)
• 9 paid holidays
• Paid trainings and CEU opportunities
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness employer
• Tuition reimbursement
• Various discounts including tuition fees at partner schools, travel, cell phone plans, and more!

Equal Opportunity Employer: Community and Family Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.