Peer Recovery Coach - Project Vox

CARE of Southeastern Michigan; Roseville (MI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off and holidays

Flex work schedule Monday - Friday

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Job summary

CARE of Southeastern Michigan is seeking a Peer Recovery Coach for Project Vox in Roseville, MI. The role mobilizes the recovery community and other stakeholders to promote stigma reduction and improve access to recovery supports.

The coordinator will implement prevention strategies and engage the public through speaking engagements and group work. The ideal candidate is in long-term recovery, CPRC certified, with CPC-R/CPS eligibility, CCAR Recovery Coach Academy completion, and a valid

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be in long-term recovery with CPRC certification.
• CPC-R or CPS certification or eligibility for a plan upon hire.
• CCAR Recovery Coach Academy completion required.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Recruit members to join Project Vox.
• Plan and execute town halls, community events, and recovery-focused activities.
• Train individuals in recovery to speak on recovery issues.
• Serve as CARE ambassador in the community and in collaborations.
• Disseminate prevention information at health fairs and events.

Skills

Public speaking

Independent worker

ROSC knowledge

Trauma-informed care

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

CPRC certification

CPC-R or CPS certification

CCAR Recovery Coach Academy certificate

Valid driver's license

Job description

Our mission is to strengthen resiliency in people and their communities through prevention, education, and services that improve the quality of life.

Job Posting

Job Title : Peer Recovery Coach – Project Vox

Status : Full Time, Hourly (Non-Exempt), 37.5 hours per week.

Location : Roseville, MI. 48066

Salary : $22.00 per hour

Benefits

• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Flex work schedule Monday - Friday
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance

Job Summary

The Project Vox Coordinator is an individual in long-term recovery who will mobilize the recovery community and other key stakeholders to promote stigma reduction efforts associated with substance use and recovery. The Coordinator will implement prevention strategies to address environmental factors that impede access to recovery supports and resources. The Project Vox Coordinator is comfortable with public speaking and working collaboratively in groups. and is highly knowledgeable of substance use recovery resources.

Description of responsibilities

• Recruit members to join Project Vox.
• Assist in planning and executing town hall meetings, community events, and events for persons in recovery.
• Train persons in recovery to speak on recovery issues.
• Act as an ambassador of CARE within the community and during collaborative initiatives
• Disseminate substance use prevention information at health fairs and other community events as requested.
• Demonstrate full comprehension of the management by objective (MBO) plan and meet quality programmatic standards.
• Ability to adjust hours of work based on the community needs, including evening and weekend hours.
• Knowledgeable of national and local substance use and prevention statistics and demonstrates the ability to apply current trends to service delivery.

Required experience

• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Must possess knowledge and understanding of Recovery Oriented System of Care and Trauma Informed Services.

Required skills/education

• High school diploma or graduate equivalent degree required.
• Must be in long-term recovery from a substance use disorder; 4 years of recovery time preferred.
• Must be certified as a Prevention Consultant or Prevention Specialist (CPC-R or CPS) or be eligible for a registered development plan and be timely in its implementation upon hire.
• Must possess an active Certified Peer Recovery Coach (CPRC) certification.
• Certificate of completion of the Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery (CCAR) Recovery Coach Academy, including ethics.
• Possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license

CARE of southeastern Michigan is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.