Peer Recovery Coach

Key Responsibilities

• Engage individuals who may be at-risk and provide stage-appropriate recovery education and supports, e.g., motivational interviewing
• Aid in the orientation process, facilitate groups and co-facilitate meetings for persons who are new to receiving mental health and/or co-occurring disorders services
• Teach and encourage the use of the Wellness Recovery Action Plan process
• Develop and implement educational and support groups, activities deemed beneficial by the program community, e.g., warm line, calendar of events, etc.
• Introduce and link individuals to community resources and peer supports outside of the facility to promote community integration
• Support the individual in seeking to connect/reconnect with family, friends, significant others and in learning how to improve or eliminate unhealthy relationships
• Provide education and advocacy within the community that promotes awareness of mental health and co-occurring disorders while reducing barriers such as stigma and misconceptions
• Train and assist in orientation of new employees to help staff understand and accept the concept of recovery and be supportive of a peer culture that promotes recovery

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED with 2-year experience in human services which 1 year of mental health direct care service
• OR Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) Certificate and 1 additional year paid or volunteer work experience in mental health direct service
• Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) Certificate is required
• Lived experience in recovery from substance use and/or mental health challenges
• Experience working in mental health, substance use, or community-based programs
• Knowledge of recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive care
• Prior experience in peer support, recovery services, or behavioral health
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish, with strong reading and writing skills, is preferred

About COMHAR

COMHAR is a nonprofit human-services organization dedicated to empowering individuals, families, and communities to live healthier, self-determined lives. Our mission is: "To provide health and human services that empower individuals, families and communities to live healthier, self-determined lives."

Serving the Philadelphia region since 1975, COMHAR provides a wide continuum of behavioral health, intellectual and developmental disability, substance use, and social support services. With programs that include outpatient treatment, residential services, community-based recovery centers, supportive housing, and specialized services for children, families, and diverse populations, COMHAR delivers person-centered care rooted in dignity, respect, and community integration.

Today, COMHAR’s team supports more than 5,500 people each month, helping individuals build stability, independence, and meaningful connections in their communities.

COMHAR strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse. COMHAR is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace.