Recovery Coach: Peer Support & Relapse Prevention

Agupdate; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Siouxland Community Health Center is seeking a full-time Recovery Coach to support individuals in recovery from substance use disorders. The role emphasizes motivational interviewing, relapse prevention, and re-engagement with care in a community health setting.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, lived recovery experience, completion of Peer Recovery Specialist training after hire, and ongoing work in harm reduction and trauma-informed care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Lived experience related to recovery strongly preferred; experience providing peer support, recovery coaching, outreach, or working with individuals with substance use disorder preferred.
• Completion of approved Peer Recovery Specialist training following hire.
• Ongoing education in harm reduction, trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing, and systems navigation.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing recovery support, motivational interviewing, relapse prevention support, and early re-engagement for individuals with OUDs.
• Assist patients in identifying recovery goals, overcoming barriers to treatment engagement, and maintaining connection to medical, behavioral health, and community-based recovery services.
• Collaborate closely with substance use navigators, medical providers, and community partners to support continuity of care and long-term recovery stability.
• These functions are not all inclusive.

Skills

Peer support

Recovery coaching

Outreach

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Siouxland Community Health Center is seeking a full-time Recovery Coach to support individuals in recovery from substance use disorders. The role emphasizes motivational interviewing, relapse prevention, and re-engagement with care in a community health setting.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, lived recovery experience, completion of Peer Recovery Specialist training after hire, and ongoing work in harm reduction and trauma-informed care.