Peer Recovery Coach & Outreach Advocate

Recoverycafecc; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits (100% for full‑time)

Dental buy‑in options

Paid holidays, sick and vacation time

Job summary

The Recovery Café of Clark County (RCCC) is seeking a Community Recovery Coach to provide one‑on‑one recovery and outreach support within Vancouver Housing Authority’s Permanent Supportive Housing program.

Responsibilities include applying motivational interviewing, promoting recovery, maintaining documentation, and collaborating with a team to create a supportive, trauma‑informed environment that prioritizes dignity and self‑advocacy.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and experience with individuals living with substance use disorder and/or mental health challenges.
• Personal experience with substance use disorder and/or mental illness and on a long‑term recovery path.
• Certified for Recovery Coaching and Ethics through Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery (CCAR). Can be developed during probationary period/within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to consistently serve as a motivator, conflict resolver, and “de‑escalator.”
• Ability to work with a diverse staff team with flexibility, creativity, and enthusiasm.
• Ability to embody principles of recovery in daily interactions.
• Capacity to support and maintain appropriate boundaries with Café members.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to collaborate with individuals of culturally diverse populations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professionalism in the workplace.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with individuals from other agencies.
• Organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to prioritize.
• Computer skills and current technology experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide recovery coaching support by drawing off lived experiences as a peer, to help validate individuals to take responsibility and actively participate in their own recovery.
• Embrace and promote the RCCC environment of radical hospitality.
• Grow and maintain a personal and compassionate understanding of the recovery journey (i.e., matters resulting from trauma, addiction, mental health, and/or other struggles such as homelessness)
• Provide continuous support to individuals drawing on motivational interviewing techniques in order to promote hope and empowerment.
• Collaborate and work as a team to encourage recovery support circles within various recovery‑based housing.
• Work with participants to provide information about service options and the process of care.
• Collaborate with a team to promote a team culture in which everyone’s point of view, experiences, and preferences are recognized, understood, and respected.
• Role model and advocate for the recoveree while also promoting self‑advocacy.
• Attend various meetings and complete training associated with this position.
• Maintain daily documentation and update data for monthly reports and understand program general funding sources.
• Assist with the various RCCC daily activities and always work to promote the message and services of RCCC.

Skills

Motivational interviewing

De-escalation

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Boundaries

Confidentiality

Cultural sensitivity

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

The Recovery Café of Clark County (RCCC) is seeking a Community Recovery Coach to provide one‑on‑one recovery and outreach support within Vancouver Housing Authority’s Permanent Supportive Housing program.

Responsibilities include applying motivational interviewing, promoting recovery, maintaining documentation, and collaborating with a team to create a supportive, trauma‑informed environment that prioritizes dignity and self‑advocacy.