Non-certified Peer Recovery Specialist

The Peer Recovery Coach provides non-clinical services to support clients establishing recovery from alcohol and/or drug use. The Peer Recovery Coach works in conjunction with the clinical team to provide peer support and inspiration to encourage clients throughout their recovery journey in a manner that is respectful, therapeutic, and free from abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

Support Services:

• Mentor participants implementing goals developed in treatment and discharge plans.
• Supervise community outings such as volunteer opportunities and AA/NA meetings.
• Assist participants in acquiring, improving, and retaining skills in self-help, general household management, meal preparation, personal finance management, socialization, and other adaptive areas.
• Educate and empower participants to utilize recovery support services and strategies.
• Upon request, attend health-related appointments with participants and promote self-advocacy, where necessary, and communicate effectively on their behalf.
• Process intake of new admissions in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
• Administer medication if in possession of a Certified Medical Technician document.
• Participate in treatment planning, all staff, and other pertinent service-delivery meetings and trainings.
• Relay ideas and concerns to the direct supervisor to ensure client needs are met.
• Adhere to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), ethics, professional boundaries, anti kickback regulations, and Medicaid fraud laws.
• Assist in recruiting and orienting new clients into the SUD program.
• Other related duties as determined by supervisor.