Peer Recovery Coach

Community and Family Resources; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

IPERS retirement

Optional 401K

Employee Assistance Program

PTO 20 days

9 paid holidays

Paid trainings and CEU

Public Student Loan Forgiveness

Tuition reimbursement

Discounts at partner schools

Job summary

Community and Family Resources in Des Moines, IA seeks a full-time Peer Recovery Coach to advocate for clients and families across wellness, recovery, and services. The role serves clients at our Des Moines location, providing peer support and education, developing WRAP plans, and supporting employment goals in a collaborative team.

The ideal candidate is a recovered person with experiential knowledge, has a high school diploma or GED, and holds a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Must complete Recovery Coach Academy Training approved by Iowa's certification.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Lived experience with substance use or gambling disorders required.
• Valid driver’s license and 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 utilized for billing purposes.
• Assists clients in articulating personal recovery and wellness goals by creating their own WRAP.
• Assists consumers in building social skills.
• Assists with client education and/or employment goals and/or supported employment.

Skills

Lived recovery experience

Peer support skills

WRAP knowledge

Documentation and billing familiarity

Education

Recovery Coach Academy Training

High school diploma or GED

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.