Recovery Advocate — Residential Peer Coach

Talbert House; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Talbert House in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a full-time Peer Recovery Coach to support individuals in residential addictions treatment. The role focuses on mentorship, goal setting, and linkage to housing, employment, Medicaid, and community resources.

You will work with families and providers to build a strong recovery network, maintain client progress, and document activities in the EHR. A minimum of 12 months in recovery and a Peer Support Specialist certification are preferred, with a

Qualifications

• Knowledge of substance use disorders, recovery principles, and community resources that support long‑term recovery and stability.
• Strong verbal, interpersonal, active listening, and relationship‑building skills.
• Ability to establish professional, respectful, and supportive relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to use a personal computer to enter, edit, and retrieve information and prepare reports and correspondence.
• Basic problem‑solving skills with the ability to recognize challenges, identify resources, and seek appropriate solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities, prioritize tasks, and remain organized in a community‑based environment.
• Ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries and protect client confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Build Meaningful Connections: Develop supportive, trusting relationships with individuals in recovery and provide encouragement, mentorship, and guidance throughout their recovery journey.
• Support Individual Recovery Goals: Manage an assigned caseload and work with peers to identify strengths, establish personalized recovery goals, develop treatment plans, and monitor progress.
• Connect Clients to Resources: Help clients access essential community resources, including food, clothing, supportive housing, Medicaid, employment and job‑readiness services, public assistance, and other available supports.
• Provide Peer Support: Facilitate site‑based daily support and peer groups that encourage connection, shared experiences, skill‑building, and recovery.
• Provide Community‑Based Support: Visit, support, and transport clients as appropriate and in accordance with program needs and established guidelines.
• Strengthen Support Networks: Collaborate with family members, internal and external case managers, healthcare providers, and community partners to coordinate services and promote continuity of care.
• Promote Recovery & Stability: Participate in outreach with community partners to help coordinate services and strengthen the resources available to clients working toward sustained recovery.
• Maintain Consistent Contact: Maintain regular communication with clients to understand their needs, encourage progress, identify barriers, and connect them with appropriate support.
• Maintain Accurate Documentation: Complete timely and accurate documentation in accordance with agency, contractual, and regulatory requirements.
• Use Technology Effectively: Utilize the agency's electronic health record (EHR) and other computer systems to enter, update, and retrieve client information and complete required documentation.
• Contribute to Team Success: Perform other duties as assigned to support clients, the program, and the organization's mission.

Skills

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Active listening

Relationship building

Community resources knowledge

PC proficiency

Multitasking

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Talbert House in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a full-time Peer Recovery Coach to support individuals in residential addictions treatment. The role focuses on mentorship, goal setting, and linkage to housing, employment, Medicaid, and community resources.

You will work with families and providers to build a strong recovery network, maintain client progress, and document activities in the EHR. A minimum of 12 months in recovery and a Peer Support Specialist certification are preferred, with a