Risk Youth Peer Recovery Coach

This position will provide non-clinical services intended to aid individuals involved in our Day Treatment/Night Watch Program in establishing and maintaining individual recovery from addiction. The At‑Risk Youth – Peer Recovery Coach works in cooperation with the Mental Health Therapists, At‑Risk Youth Workers, and other staff within the Day Treatment/Night Watch Program to create positive support systems and connections to other recovery-based services.

Considering the clientele, it is important for this role to serve as an experienced model, demonstrating that recovery is possible.

• Work in conjunction with the individual’s mental health therapist to provide peer services to youth who struggle with the use of substances.
• Assist youth involved with the Day Treatment/Night Watch Program in developing activities and behaviors that support sustained recovery.
• Assist in facilitating recovery education with the assigned mental health therapist.
• Assist in navigating recovery support systems.
• Demonstrate positive beliefs and feelings regarding youth with varying levels of need.
• Ensure consistent communication is made with the Day Treatment/Night Watch Program and Probation Officers.
• Provide case notes for every intervention provided.
• Identify gaps and barriers for the individual, communicate with appropriate staff, and assist in creating effective treatment plans.
• Promote advocacy for youth that struggle with substance use within the program and the community.
• Other duties as assigned.

Direct supervision will be received from the Day Treatment/Night Watch Administrative Team;
Program Director, Program Manager, and Assistant Program Manager.

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• Have at least two continuous years in recovery from addiction and be in sustained recovery.
• Graduation from an accredited high school (GED acceptable) supplemented by college coursework in the following areas:
  Child Development, Criminal Justice, Education, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work or a closely related field required.
• Associates degree with a major in Child Development, Criminal Justice, Education, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work or a closely related field preferred.
• 1 to 3 years of responsible work experience required; experience working with at‑risk or delinquent youth preferred.
• Attend and successfully complete the MDHHS Peer Recovery Coach training and certification within 6 months of employment.
• An equivalent combination of relevant professional work experience supplemented by technical training, and/or certification may substitute for education requirement.
• Ability to remain calm and appropriately manage emergencies.
• Writing, reading, mathematical principles; proficient computer skills—Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook; exercise sound judgment and decision making in accordance with policies and procedures; ability to research and problem solve independently; knowledge of County operations and functions; ability to prioritize and time manage; handle stressful situations, provide effective and friendly customer service; support the County's mission and values; ability to think critically where necessary.
• Knowledge or understanding of basic administrative tasks: operate standard office equipment; document management; prepare and maintain records, various correspondences and reports; answer general inquiries and refer as necessary; answer telephone calls, process mail, order supplies/equipment; prepare meeting agendas, attend meetings, record/transcribe/distribute minutes; entering, transcribing, recording, storing or maintaining information in written or electronic form with speed and accuracy; maintain calendars, arrange meetings, schedule rooms and equipment as necessary.
• Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently with management, co‑workers and clients; obtain and communicate accurate information; apply common sense understanding to complex instructions and respond accordingly; communicate complex ideas through graphs, charts, presentations, reports or other professional correspondence.