BENEFITS

• Accrue 20 days of PTO the first year of employment
• Eligible for health benefits after 30 days
• Eligible to participate in 401K program with up to 3% agency match
• 8 paid holidays
• Commuter assistance

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

1.  High School equivalent or GED. Bachelor's degree preferred in social work, psychology, behavioral studies or related fields.

2.  Must complete mandatory 18 hour Ethics & 46 hour CPRS training.

3.  Must have two years' experience in the principles of recovery to assist individuals to improve their health and wellness, live a self-directed life, and reach their full potential.

4.  Must be intimately familiar with the local recovery community and knowledgeable of all local social services, businesses, faith-based organizations and neighborhoods.

5.  Continually pursues goal of integrating cultural competency into recovery support.

6.  Must have valid driver's license in order to transport residents.

7.  Bilingual a plus, Spanish preferred.

GENERAL FUNCTIONS: 

Provides peer-to-peer recovery support and care coordination services and may perform specialized activities and functions to assist individuals in their recovery 

REPORTS TO: 

 Recovery Supports Coordinator    

RESPONSIBILITIES:

·  Provides direct peer-to-peer recovery support, care coordination, outreach and engagement services.

·  Provides recovery coaching to assist at all stages of the recovery continuum and do routine check-ups.

• Develop an individualized employment, financial literacy and housing plan that is consumer-centered and includes strategies for recovery.
• Providing screening, brief intervention and referral to substance use treatment as needed.
• Linking residents with systems that provide them with resources, services and opportunities.
• Advocating on behalf of the residents.

·  Transport residents for job searches, recovery meetings and other necessary appointments.

·  May perform specialized activities and functions specific to the program.

·  Completes documentation and other reporting requirements.

·  Meets regularly with supervisor and participates in other continuing professional development.