Peer Recovery Coach: Support & Empowerment

Marshall Health; Huntington (WV); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Marshall Health in West Virginia seeks candidates with lived experience in recovery to support addiction and recovery services. A WV Cares background check is required, and waivers for past criminal justice involvement may be pursued.

At least one year of relevant work experience is preferred, along with strong computer, written, and verbal skills. Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license are also required.

Qualifications

• Lived experience with substance use challenges; background check will be required through WV Cares process (waivers for past criminal justice involvement can be pursued); self-identify as being in recovery for at least two (2) years; involved with a personal support and/or recovery system; reside in stable housing; have no legal involvement within the last two (2) years and/or pending legal issues; no intensive behavioral health treatment involvement within the last six two (2) years, including intensive services, crisis stabilization/detoxification services, residential treatment services and/or psychiatric hospitalization.
• Minimum of one year work experience in the field of addiction/recovery.
• Computer skills, written and verbal aptitudes are a requirement.
• Must have transportation and valid driver’s license.

Job description

Marshall Health in West Virginia seeks candidates with lived experience in recovery to support addiction and recovery services. A WV Cares background check is required, and waivers for past criminal justice involvement may be pursued.

At least one year of relevant work experience is preferred, along with strong computer, written, and verbal skills. Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license are also required.