Peer Recovery Coach

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Bangor, MI, US

3 days ago Requisition

Inter Care is a Federally Qualified Health Center which MAY qualify employees for National Student Loan Forgiveness program.

Become part of a Migrant and Community Health Center, where you will:

• Have a passionate purpose.
• Make a difference in people’s lives.

Inter Care is searching for a Full-Time Peer Recovery Coach to join our team at our At Inter Care location, you’ll find a rewarding and challenging work environment and a competitive compensation. Starting wage is $19.52 and benefits package which includes: vacation/personal paid time off, sick time, 10 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement program, medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance, and short term and long term disability insurance.

At Inter Care Community Health Network, we believe all people have the right to equal access to quality health care.

Inter Care NO LONGER requires employees to have the COVID vaccine, however, you may receive a vaccine at no cost at any of our clinic locations.

Hours are typically Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with occasional late patient activity. Days and work schedule may vary due to business need. NO WEEKENDS! NO MAJOR HOLIDAYS!

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Must have worked in mental health or substance abuse.
• Experience in supporting patients with substance use disorder challenges preferred.

The Peer Recovery Coach (PRC) engages, inspires, and facilitates meaningful conversations with Patients who are part of the Substance Use Disorder (SUD) program and assists them with exploring, creating, and meeting their Recovery goals. The PRC will provide non-clinical services to aid individuals in establishing and maintaining recovery from addiction. The recovery coach promotes a recovery-based approach to member care, emphasizing respect, self-direction, and empowerment by providing peer support, personal assistance, education on community resources, and other supportive services for individuals with a substance abuse disorder (SUD).

Provide consultation to SUD team to promote recovery culture, as defined by Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) (Recovery is defined as a process of change through which individuals improve their health and wellness, live a self-directed life and strive to reach their fullest potential).

• Draws upon own personal recovery experience with addiction challenges as a basis for engagement as a peer with members served and validate members’ own lived experiences.
• Provide education and expertise from the perspective of a person with lived experience of Substance Use Disorders (SUD) to the team concerning various addiction recovery experiences.
• Responsible for providing consistent communication to SUD team to evaluate patient status, ensuring that provided information, and reports clearly describe progress.

Assist with substance use disorder treatment and provide supportive services.

• Facilitate groups as needed.
• Consistently utilizes recovery language and a strength-based approach to assist members served to reach their fullest potential.
• Help develop and practice skills which are needed to achieve goals outlined in the treatment plan for maintaining personal wellness.
• Models and teaches effective coping techniques and self-advocacy strategies.
• Participates in verbal de-escalation interventions in emergent situations and is willing and able to assist other staff as needed to maintain a safe, healing environment for all.
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