Recovery Coach — Peer Support & Resource Navigator

Voices of Hope Lexington Inc; Blackburn (OK); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued PTO

Self-Care time off

Paid holidays

Community Service time off

Simple IRA

Medical (employer-paid)

Dental (employer-paid)

Vision (employer-paid)

Life Insurance (employer-paid)

On the Job training

Job summary

Voices of Hope Lexington Inc. seeks a Recovery Coach to support individuals at the Blackburn Correctional Facility on their recovery journey. You will provide peer-based support, help set personal goals, and build recovery capital while maintaining confidentiality and empathy.

You will work with staff to connect participants to treatment, housing, employment services, and healthcare, while leading workshops and documenting progress to inform program outcomes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Lived experience with substance use recovery is highly preferred.
• Additional certifications in peer support or recovery coaching are advantageous.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Understanding of substance use disorders and available community resources.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one peer support and coaching to individuals in or seeking recovery.
• Assist participants in developing personalized recovery plans and goals.
• Offer encouragement, motivation, and accountability throughout the recovery journey.
• Connect participants with community resources, housing, employment services, and healthcare.
• Facilitate access to support groups, therapy sessions, and recovery services.
• Advocate for participants within systems to ensure needed support.
• Educate on recovery concepts, coping strategies, and safety techniques.
• Conduct workshops and group sessions on relevant topics.
• Collaborate with supervisor, staff, and other coaches to provide comprehensive support.
• Participate in meetings, trainings, and professional development.
• Maintain confidential records of interactions and progress.
• Prepare regular reports on participant outcomes and program effectiveness.
• Stay current with local recovery community events and trends.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Empathy

Lived recovery experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

I-9 Verification

Job description

Voices of Hope Lexington Inc. seeks a Recovery Coach to support individuals at the Blackburn Correctional Facility on their recovery journey. You will provide peer-based support, help set personal goals, and build recovery capital while maintaining confidentiality and empathy.

You will work with staff to connect participants to treatment, housing, employment services, and healthcare, while leading workshops and documenting progress to inform program outcomes.