Peer Recovery Coach

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Full Time Service Worker – Royal Oak, MI, US

Salary: $33,000.00 - $38,000.00 per year

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BUILD BRIGHTER FUTURES.

• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, prescription, and vision coverage.
• Flexible Spending Accounts and HSA options.
• Retirement plan with a company match.
• Long-term disability insurance.
• Voluntary short-term disability.
• Life insurance and AD&D.
• Malpractice insurance.
• Paid time off benefits, including generous vacation, sick, personal, and bereavement days.
• Twelve paid holidays, including a floating holiday of your choice.
• Annual pay increases, as approved.
• Employee assistance program for you and immediate family.
• Network of support for your health & well-being.
• Mileage reimbursement at the IRS rate.
• Loan forgiveness programs.

• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
• Family friendly practices and support.
• Flexible work schedules, as appropriate.
• Hybrid and virtual work options, as appropriate.
• Highly robust and comprehensive onboarding and training program.
• Free online trainings that count toward continuing education credits.
• Employee assistance programs.
• "Dress for Your Day" approach to dress code.
• Financial literacy education and workshops.
• Collaborative annual performance appraisals.
• "Dollars for a Difference" program for clients and staff in need.
• And more!

The peer recovery coach works with individuals during their recovery journey by linking them to the community and its resources. They serve as a personal guide or mentor, helping the individual overcome personal and environmental obstacles. The Peer Recovery Coach works closely with adolescents and/or adults participating in substance use disorder treatment services and their primary therapist. Services are provided primarily in the community but also in the office or via telehealth depending on the needs of the individual.

The Peer Recovery Coach reports to the Day One Clinical Supervisor.

• Provide regular (weekly or bi-weekly, depending on client need) individual coaching sessions in the client’s home or community.
• Provide group education sessions from a peer-to-peer perspective, including information on addiction, guidance to resources in the community and provide support to engage individuals in treatment and recovery activities.
• Provide outreach to agencies/entities that provide a higher level of care (i.e., hospitals or substance use residential facilities) to assist clients in finding aftercare/out-patient services.
• Work in conjunction with the primary therapist to provide additional recovery support services identified in the treatment plan; including but not limited to navigation of multiple systems (i.e., Department of Health and Human Services, Family Court, Criminal Justice System), provide support at court hearings, assist in understanding of public transportation system, provide concrete assistance to help accomplish tasks, provide education and mentorship on recovery principles including 12 steps principles, and provide peer support when managing triggers and recovery obstacles.
• Assist and facilitate clients' contact with other people to promote learning of social and recreational skills, create community, and acquire a sense of belonging, such as participation in an AA meeting or attendance at a sober recreation event in the community.
• Participate in community events; including networking/marketing opportunities with SUD treatment partners, attendance at community events, and/or participation in community boards and coalitions as deemed appropriate by supervisor.
• Maintain…