Peer Recovery Coach

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.

(measurable) goals and objectives; continuing to help them update and revise the plan throughout their engagement in our services.

affected by substance use disorders (family, community and personally).

(coordinated) care model of developing health, safe / stable housing and community resource building.

development and enhance skills in peer coaching and support.

the recovery community.

rights.

health and safety of clients.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Candidate must have the following qualifications :

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,

and

o Attend and successfully complete the MDHHS Peer Recovery Coach training and certification.