Youth Peer Recovery Coach

Cenikor Foundation; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

401K

Job summary

Cenikor Foundation in Austin, TX seeks a Peer Recovery Leader to work directly with 13-21 year olds, drawing on lived experience to help participants set and reach personal recovery goals. You will document sessions, coordinate with families and partners, and participate in ongoing Cenikor trainings.

This role emphasizes collaborative, multi-path recovery, community engagement, and delivering structured activities and wellness plans to youth in recovery.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication.
• Flexible and highly organized.
• Team oriented and independent.
• Plan in advance and implement with fidelity.
• Strong time management to meet deadlines.
• Proficient in MS Office, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Work with 13-21 year old participants as a Peer Recovery Leader by providing direct support recovery services.
• Draw from lived experience to build rapport and help participants create, facilitate, and maintain goals.
• Embrace and work from a collaborative, multiple paths to recovery framework.
• Determine participant goals and assist participant to reach short and long term goals.
• Keep detailed and organized documentation of individual sessions, groups and community meetings/partnerships.
• Submit monthly and quarterly reports in a timely manner with accurate numbers of participants involved in YRC.
• Create a wellness plan which will be updated regularly.
• Attend all mandatory Cenikor Trainings and Cenikor and YRC Team meetings.
• Work with the Cenikor Marketing Coordinator to create flyers, memes, and brochures as needed for the YRC Program.
• Connect participants and make referrals to community resources. Assist in the process of contacting resources, scheduling appointments, arranging transportation etc. for the participants and their families.
• Assist in the process of skill building such as contacting resources, scheduling appointments, arranging transportation etc. for the participants.
• Work closely with the Family Coordinator to engage the whole family in the recovery process.
• Establish linkages with community-based organization, recovery support organizations, substance use disorder treatment providers, and other sources of support within the community to assist in sustaining individual's recovery.
• Reach out and follow up with at least three community partners per month with the goal of expanding the scope of the YRC.
• Conduct recovery support groups with participants that are designed to provide participant with positive emotional support to assist dealing with daily and personal life issues.
• Conduct structured activities based on the needs of the participants.
• Assist in the development and implementation of recovery community service projects.
• Plan fun and sober social events to support participants in recovery.
• Schedule and conduct presentations of Youth Recovery Community (YRC) services to gain community buy-in and support.
• Be available to help and cross train other Team Members to facilitate all YRC Groups.
• Provide outreach and engagement strategies to increase participation in and provide access to recovery support services for diverse populations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates or Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Cenikor Foundation in Austin, TX seeks a Peer Recovery Leader to work directly with 13-21 year olds, drawing on lived experience to help participants set and reach personal recovery goals. You will document sessions, coordinate with families and partners, and participate in ongoing Cenikor trainings.

This role emphasizes collaborative, multi-path recovery, community engagement, and delivering structured activities and wellness plans to youth in recovery.