Recovery Coach Substance Use Disorder

County Of Lapeer; Lapeer (MI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

County Of Lapeer in Lapeer, MI is seeking a Recovery Coach to assist in implementing a recovery environment and advocate for the rights of individuals in recovery, drawing on personal experiences related to the recovery process.

The role requires adherence to the Michigan Recovery Coach Code of Ethics, direct services to participants, group facilitation, teamwork with multidisciplinary staff, and reliable transportation within the county.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; entry-level position.
• Prefer experience working with adults with mental health disabilities.
• Willingness to travel within the county.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct services to participants receiving mental health services.
• Facilitate individual and group recovery sessions and education.
• Transport participants in agency vehicle.
• Participate in regular team meetings and supervision.
• Adhere to agency standards, policies and procedures.

Skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Documentation writing

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Lapeer, MI 48446, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: $19.78 - $28.23 Hourly, The Recovery Coach assists in implementing/creating a recovery environment and acts as an advocate for the needs and rights of every individual along with sharing relevant personal experiences related to the “Recovery Process” for the benefit of individuals in recovery.

Significant Duties

• Must adhere to and apply the Michigan Recovery Coach Code of Ethics to all duties.
• Will be expected to provide direct services to participants receiving mental health services.
• Individual and group facilitation and education related to recovery, community resources, community integration, activities of daily living, symptom management, and other topics that support self-determination.
• Must be able to participate in a team environment with multidisciplinary staff members.
• Timely completion of all assigned work is expected.
• Will be expected to transport participants in agency vehicle.
• Act as a role model for individuals seeking to achieve or maintain long term stability.
• Attend and participate in regular team meetings and supervision as required.
• Adhere to Agency and Program standards, philosophy, policies and procedures.
• Must be available for additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Employment Qualifications Education: High school graduation Experience: Entry-level position. Prefer experience working with adults with mental health disabilities (developmental disabilities and/or serious mental illnesses)

Other Requirements

• Ability to work with persons served and providers of mental health services.
• Ability to write and speak effectively.
• Possession of a valid Michigan driver's license or ability to travel to and access assigned service sites.

Working Conditions

• Works in office settings and in community-based service sites throughout the county.
• Required to travel within the county.
• Delivers care to persons served with a range of physical and mental health related disabilities.