Peer Support Recovery Coach

Behavioral Health Solutions of South Texas; Pharr (TX); On-site; USD 28,080 - 34,320; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

EAP

PTO

401(k)

Professional growth

Job summary

Behavioral Health Solutions of South Texas is seeking a Peer Recovery Coach to provide peer-based support, encouragement, and resource navigation to individuals in recovery. The role uses a recovery-oriented approach to empower participants to set goals, access services, and build recovery skills.

You will facilitate peer groups and workshops, connect clients to behavioral health resources, housing, employment, and educational supports, and maintain confidential, welcoming service environments.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or experience equivalency.
• Experience in recovery services preferred.
• One year sobriety required.
• Texas driver’s license, reliable transportation, and liability insurance required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outreach and provide one-on-one peer recovery coaching, encouragement, and resource navigation to support individuals in achieving their recovery goals.
• Facilitate peer support groups, recovery skill-building workshops, and wellness activities that promote resilience and sustained recovery.
• Connect participants to community resources and assist with accessing behavioral health, housing, employment, education, transportation, and other supportive services.
• Coordinate recovery-focused activities and collaborate with community partners to expand access to recovery support services.
• Facilitate computer lab sessions and assist participants in using technology to access community resources, educational materials, and online recovery supports.
• Support and mentor peer leaders while helping develop educational materials and recovery resources that promote participant engagement.
• Maintain accurate documentation, update community resource information, and uphold confidentiality while fostering a welcoming, recovery-oriented environment.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The Peer Recovery Coach provides peer-based support, encouragement, and resource navigation to individuals in recovery. Using a recovery-oriented approach, this role empowers participants to achieve their personal goals, connect with community resources, build recovery skills, and strengthen their overall health and wellness through advocacy, education, and peer support.

Job Description:

• Conduct outreach and provide one-on-one peer recovery coaching, encouragement, and resource navigation to support individuals in achieving their recovery goals.
• Facilitate peer support groups, recovery skill-building workshops, and wellness activities that promote resilience, self-advocacy, and sustained recovery.
• Connect participants to community resources and assist with accessing behavioral health, housing, employment, education, transportation, and other supportive services.
• Coordinate recovery-focused activities and collaborate with community partners to expand access to recovery support services.
• Facilitate computer lab sessions and assist participants in using technology to access community resources, educational materials, and online recovery supports.
• Support and mentor peer leaders while helping develop educational materials and recovery resources that promote participant engagement.
• Maintain accurate documentation, update community resource information, and uphold confidentiality while fostering a welcoming, recovery-oriented environment.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma, GED, or experience equivalency.
• Experience in providing or facilitating services to persons in recovery is preferred.
• Persons in recovery must meet one (1) year sobriety requirement
• Current Texas driver’s license, reliable transportation, and liability insurance are required.

Behavioral Health Solutions of South Texas offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Opportunities for professional growth and development

Pay: $31,200 annually

Join a mission-driven organization dedicated to strengthening behavioral wellness and making a lasting impact in the communities we serve. We encourage individuals who are passionate about recovery and peer coaching to apply.