Peer Recovery Coach

Position Summary

Provides peer support and transportation services to Safe Harbor clients.

• Assist clients in articulating personal goals for recovery through the use of one-to-one and group sessions.
• Assist clients in determining the steps he/she needs to take in order to gain access to treatment services and support the client with identifying and adequately addressing barriers.
• Assist clients in locating, joining, and finding means to participate in self-help/support groups such as NA, AA and Celebrate Recovery.
• Model and teach problem-solving techniques with individuals and groups.
• Utilize recovery experience to assist Safe Harbor clients in navigating systems for authorization/ continuation of treatment services.
• Work with referral sources (i.e., emergency rooms, crisis centers) to increase transitions of care to the SAHL Safe Harbor service sites.
• Complete outreach activities with referral resources to bring community awareness to Safe Harbor services.
• Teach and role model the value of every individual's recovery experience.
• Assist the client in identifying possible barriers and directing client to community resources available to support self-sufficiency and social determinants of health outcomes.
• Assist client in developing empowerment skills and combating stigma through self-advocacy
• Establish and maintain professional and timely documentation in the electronic medical records system, and seek necessary assistance to ensure compliance.
• Maintain a working knowledge of current trends and developments in substance use disorder and co-occurring disorders by reading relevant materials and participating in continuing education seminars, webinars and other in-service training when offered.
• Provide transportation coordination and drive as needed to assist clients with prompt access to care and SUD treatment services.
• Perform other duties as assigned

None listed.

• Must possess a High School Diploma or equivalent
• Self-identified as a person who has direct personal experience living in recovery from substance use/co-occurring disorder
• Have significant experience (36-months minimum) working on his/her own recovery and an ability to manage his/her own wellness

• Be willing to publicly identify as a person living in recovery for the purposes of educating, role modeling, and providing hope to others about the reality of recovery
• Knowledge of the Recovery process and the ability to facilitate recovery using established standardized substance abuse and mental health processes
• Knowledge and skill to teach and engage in basic problem-solving strategies to support individual clients in self-directed recovery
• Practice good telephone etiquette in dealing with clients, staff and community members

• Proficient personal computer skills including e-mail, internet, word processing, spreadsheet, etc.

• Complete Safe From Harm training, and keep current as needed
• Certified as a Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) or clearly defined work plan to obtain such status within 30‑days of employment
• Valid Michigan Chauffeur License and approved by The Salvation Army MVR

• Work in stationary position – 2 to 5 hours
• Move about work area – 2 to 5 hours
• Use hands/fingers to handle or feel – 2 to 5 hours
• Reach with hands and arms – 2 to 5 hours
• Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance – Less than 2 hours
• Bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl – Less than 2 hours
• Communicate with others – More than 5 hours
• Detect flavors or smells – None
• Move objects up to 30 pounds – Less than 2 hours
• Visual acuity – More than 5 hours
• Read and understand written word – More than 5 hours
• Drive or travel – Less than 2 hours

• Environment:
  No exposure to extreme heat, cold, noise, chemicals or hazardous equipment – None
• Medical Environment:
  Exposure to body fluids, radiation, medical equipment, solvents or chemicals – None
• Noise:
  Exposure to constant or intermittent extreme sounds – None
• Temperature:
  Exposure to extreme heat or cold either indoors or outside – None

• Communication:
  Ability to effectively receive…