Recovery Peer Support Coach

Hope Haven, Inc.; Spencer (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Hope Haven, Inc. is seeking a Peer Support Specialist to provide emotional support, coaching and advocacy to individuals with serious mental illness in their homes and community settings.

This role emphasizes recovery-based approaches and empowering clients to reach personal goals. The ideal candidate has lived experience with recovery, strong communication skills, reliable transportation, and is committed to participating in training and collaborative planning to support individuals on their

Qualifications

• Have or have had a serious mental illness and are living well in recovery.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a GED or high school diploma.
• Ability to complete required 40-hour Peer Support Specialist training within six months of hire.
• Knowledge and understanding of the recovery model of service delivery.
• Good written and verbal communication skills and have basic computer skills.
• Reliable Transportation.
• Provide proof of state minimum liability insurance coverage.
• Valid Class C driver’s license required, unless driving a vehicle with a capacity of 8 or more, then a Class D license will be required and be an insurable driver with our insurance company.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to other peers and assist them in reaching and maintaining their personal recovery goals.
• Promote self-determination and support peers in maintaining relationships and increasing a higher level of control and satisfaction over their lives.
• Promote skills for improving mental and physical wellbeing and increasing resiliency.
• Assist individuals with identifying and utilizing natural supports and community-based resources to reach and maintain their recovery.
• Collaborate with individuals to develop and implement their individualized treatment plan and coping/crisis plan.
• When applicable, participate in interdisciplinary meetings of individuals on your caseload.
• Follow all safety procedures and promote safety measures among the team and peers.
• Timely filing of receipts and mileage into online platform.

Skills

Recovery-focused

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Reliable transportation

Decision making

Education

GED or high school diploma

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Hope Haven, Inc. is seeking a Peer Support Specialist to provide emotional support, coaching and advocacy to individuals with serious mental illness in their homes and community settings.

This role emphasizes recovery-based approaches and empowering clients to reach personal goals. The ideal candidate has lived experience with recovery, strong communication skills, reliable transportation, and is committed to participating in training and collaborative planning to support individuals on their