Peer Recovery Coach - Part Time - Men's Jail Program

Position Summary:

A Peer Recovery Coach is a person who has progressed in their own recovery from alcohol or other drug abuse or mental disorder and is willing to self-identify as a peer and work to assist other individuals.  The Recovery Coach provides peer support services; serves as a consumer advocate; provides consumer information and peer support for consumers in a variety of settings.  Performs a wide range of tasks to support consumers in living their own lives and directing their own recovery and wellness process.

Responsibilities:

• Provide appropriate services/supports to peers. Support peers in identifying, articulating and reaching personal goals for recovery and wellness and developing empowerment skills through self-advocacy and other methods to combat stigma.
• Assist peers in identifying strengths that can be applied to the recovery process and in identifying barriers to their recovery.
• Assist clinical staff in the provision of jail services.
• Actively support culturally competent, recovery based practices, person centered planning, and a trauma informed culture to aid in the recovery process.
• Provide information, training, and advocacy for peers, families, providers, and staff to enhance understanding of recovery and community resources, service systems, service agencies, and natural supports and how to utilize in the recovery process.
• Participate in peer community and model a recovery based lifestyle; model effective coping techniques and self-help strategies and share personal story and experience to help those receiving services achieve their own recovery. Lend unique insight into substance abuse and/or mental illness and what makes recovery possible.
• Assist with the development of services for stakeholder groups receiving services; create and facilitate a variety of group activities that support and strengthen recovery.
• Participate in necessary supports/training specific to Peer Support services.
• Prepare/submits report in accordance with state, agency, referral and CARF program requirements. Assist in obtaining authorization for (PSS) services.
• Maintain professional relationships with referral sources.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Completion of Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery (CCAR) training or equivalent
• Experiential knowledge of the recovery process and current stable recovery
• Knowledge of 12-step programs
• MCBAP certification or ability to obtain MCBAP certification

Desired Competencies:

• Ability to engage in positive relationships with clients, staff, diverse cultures, and community/agency representatives required.
• Ability to handle stressful situations calmly and professionally.
• Working knowledge of the system of services.
• Ability to discern when and how much of their recovery story to share and with whom to share.
• Ability to articulate what has been useful and what has not useful in their recovery.
• Understanding of the role of peer support in the recovery process and understanding of the difference in treatment goals and recovery goals.

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We offer benefits including medical, vision, and dental insurance, paid holidays and paid time off plan.

Individuals of diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage diversity and inclusion in our workforce.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.