Recovery & Wellness Advocate

Turning Point Community Programs; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Turning Point Community Programs in Rancho Cordova, CA seeks a Peer Specialist to assist members in pursuing recovery goals and maintaining wellness in the community. Under supervision, you will use lived experience to listen, encourage hope, and connect clients with local resources and services.

Responsibilities include teaching recovery tools, developing recovery plans with clients, supporting wellness activities, keeping logs, attending team meetings, and upholding agency policies.

Qualifications

• Graduation from High School or GED completion; related life experience.
• Valid California driver's license and vehicle insurance/registration.
• Reliable transportation capable of passing vehicle safety inspection if the vehicle is over five years old.

Responsibilities

• Support and teach recovery principals and use of recovery tools.
• Models personal responsibility, self-advocacy and hopefulness.
• In partnership with each client, assesses their hopes, strengths, accomplishments, and challenges in order to support client's stated goals.
• In partnership with participant supports the development of their recovery plan.
• Responsible for supporting participants in wellness activities.
• Provides "on-the-spot" support that is helpful and consistent with the program philosophy.
• Assists in maintaining monthly guest logs and guests' records.
• Responsible for completing/facilitating items on the health and housekeeping log.
• Ensures health and safety practices are met and support guests in participating in the procedures.
• Supports the philosophy of empowerment, participates in a mutual learning approach.
• Attends team meetings as scheduled and required for your position unless excused by the program director/manager.
• Completes necessary paperwork as instructed by the program director.
• Supports clients in developing reciprocal relationships and natural support systems to strengthen self-sufficiency.
• Attends a minimum on one (1) co-reflection group per month.
• Adheres to and upholds the policies and procedures of Turning Point Community Programs.

Skills

Active listening

Peer support

Self-advocacy

Empathy

Education

High School diploma or GED

California driver's license

Job description

Turning Point Community Programs in Rancho Cordova, CA seeks a Peer Specialist to assist members in pursuing recovery goals and maintaining wellness in the community. Under supervision, you will use lived experience to listen, encourage hope, and connect clients with local resources and services.

Responsibilities include teaching recovery tools, developing recovery plans with clients, supporting wellness activities, keeping logs, attending team meetings, and upholding agency policies.