Peer Recovery Coach - Addictions

Position Summary : Provide education and support to clients in recovery for substance use disorder. Participate in outreach to community partners to help coordinate services for clients in order to help sustain sobriety. Maintain regular contact with clients to monitor and assess progress.

Position Description :

• Assist staff with caseloads through regular client contact in community and program setting. Track and assess progress as determined by program guidelines
• Help to develop and implement Individual Service Plans
• Efficiently operate personal computer to enter, edit and / or retrieve data using agency electronic health record
• Assist clients in accessing community resources, including, but not limited to : food, clothing, supportive housing, Medicaid, job readiness and / or placement, public assistance, etc.
• Facilitate site-based daily support / peer groups
• Visit, support, and transport clients as needed upon discharge from program
• Collaborate with family members, internal and external case managers, and other providers while supporting client's recovery
• Prepare documentation in compliance with contract, regulatory and Agency requirements
• Other duties as assigned

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or on the basis of disability.