Job Description
Job Description
GENERAL FUNCTIONS :
The Peer Recovery Coach [PRC] is a para-professional with strong links to case management. The PRC works in cooperation with case manager, primary counselor and community support systems with a responsibility to evaluate clients’ need for supportive and essential services and personal encouragement throughout their course of recovery seeking efforts with MMRS.
DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES :
At the direction of a Case Manager or Clinical Manager :
- Act as an experienced model; demonstrating that recovery is possible; promoting MMRS philosophy and mission through personal attitudes, actions and
behaviors.
Assist recovering persons to identify their personal interests, goals, strengths and weaknesses in their personal recovery plan and objectives; producing writtenmeasurable) goals and objectives; continuing to help them update and revise the plan throughout their engagement in our services.
Maintain appropriate written logs, reports and records as directed.Facilitate recovery education, including but not limited to : didactic groups, support groups, health fairs / outreach events, etc. in service to community membersaffected by substance use disorders (family, community and personally).
Participate in recovery-oriented systems of care (ROSC) development of self-directed recovery planning and engagement; assisting clients in an integratedcoordinated) care model of developing health, safe / stable housing and community resource building.
Promote advocacy; participating in advocacy and networking committees and one-on-one activities.Collaborate with staff to host and engage an up-to-date active resource list in order to link clients to appropriate professional and community resources.Develop and strengthen community resources / relationships ; attend and participate in ongoing staff development activities that support professionaldevelopment and enhance skills in peer coaching and support.
Identify gaps and barriers (internal and external); communicate to leadership and clinical staff in order to develop strategies to address and overcome barriers.Facilitate an alumni engagement program to allow client to continue communication as they disengage from active treatment and become an active member ofthe recovery community.
Demonstrates cultural competency and the ability to work effectively with a diverse population.Strictly adheres to all federal and state laws, rules, regulations and MMRS policies and procedures regarding the confidentiality of client information and clientrights.
Actively participates in staff meetings, in-service trainings and other agency activities as requested and assigned.Performs other related administrative and facility care duties as assignedComplies with agencies conflict resolution protocols.Essential service health care provider. Additional stress and risk during critical situations commensurate with our license and scope of practice to protect thehealth and safety of clients.
QUALIFICATIONS :
Candidate must have the following qualifications :
o Be at least 18 years of age;o Have two continuous years in recovery from addition(s), with experience in navigating treatment services and / or prevention;o Share their recovery story as a tool in helping others;o Have experience receiving publicly-funded treatment and recovery services for addiction(s);o Be employed at least 10 hours per week by a licensed Substance Use Disorder Treatment Organization, a PIHP, a Community Mental Health Services Program,
or another organization under contract to one or more of the forgoing organizations that provide substance abuse treatment and / or recovery support services;o Attend and successfully complete the MDHHS Peer Recovery Coach training and certification.
