Community Health Worker Addiction Medicine Peer to Peer Coach
About the role
This Is a State Funded Position Individuals eligible for certification training must meet the following Medicaid provider requirements:
- Have a high school diploma, General Education Diploma (GED), or provide college transcripts in lieu of a high school diploma or GED
- Have a substance use disorder, co-occurring disorder(s), and/or non-substance addictive disorder(s) and have received treatment from a public or private provider
- Have two continuous years in recovery at some point in time after the age of 18
- Self-identify as having a substance use disorder, co-occurring disorder(s), and/or non-substance addictive disorder(s) with a substantial life disruption and share their recovery story in supporting others
- Be employed by a CMHSP or contract provider at the beginning of training
- Maintain compliance with the MDHHS application approval process for specialized training and certification.
Responsibilities
Provides peer support and role modeling related to the improvement of life skills and health/wellness to individuals and their families during personal interactions including home visits, telephone calls, etc.
Instructs individuals and their families about wellness, chronic disease prevention and self-management.
Affords assistance to clients and their families in accessing appropriate community resources.
Affords ongoing contact to clients and their families.
Requirements
Cultural competency and shared-life experiences with client population is preferred.
Must have reliable transportation and be able to drive to and from appointments.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent and successful completion of the paraprofessional CHW Training Program (Completion within 180 days from hire date)
- Meet eligibility requirements for Peer Recovery Coach Certification
- Preferred Associate's Degree or equivalent
- Three years of relevant work experience
- Knowledge and use of community resources; social, health and public agencies and services
Skills
Not specified
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
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Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
Pay
Not specified
Schedule
Day (United States of America)
Weekly Scheduled Hours 40 Hours of Work 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Days Worked Monday to Friday
Weekend Frequency Variable weekends
Corewell Health operates over 300 outpatient clinics across Michigan, bringing a multitude of care options to the communities that we serve. There are over 40 different types of primary care and specialty practices, which allows those who work in these clinics the opportunity to learn and explore various interests or to specialize in one area.
Scope of work
Provides peer support and role modeling related to the improvement of life skills and health/wellness to individuals and their families during personal interactions including home visits, telephone calls, etc.
Instructs individuals and their families about wellness, chronic disease prevention and self-management.
Affords assistance to clients and their families in accessing appropriate community resources.
Affords ongoing contact to clients and their families.
Corewell Health cares for you
Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
Learn more here.
On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status
Primary Location
SITE - Sheldon Center - 75 Sheldon Blvd SE - Grand Rapids
Department Name
Addiction Medicine - Medical Group West