Peer Recovery Coach

About the role

Oakland Family Services is seeking a Peer Recovery Coach to join our team. This role works closely with individuals during their recovery journey, providing support and guidance.

Responsibilities

• Provide regular individual coaching sessions in the client's home or community.
• Offer group education sessions from a peer-to-peer perspective.
• Assist clients in finding aftercare and outpatient services.
• Support clients in navigating multiple systems and attending court hearings.
• Facilitate clients' involvement in social and recreational activities.
• Participate in community events and boards.
• Maintain clinical records and documentation.
• Provide post-treatment support to prevent relapse.
• Attend required training and professional advancement opportunities.
• Meet weekly client contact unit expectations.
• Attend monthly site meetings and supervisions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two continuous years in recovery from addiction(s) after the age of 18.
• Personal experience in navigating complex SUD or co-occurring disorder(s) treatment services.
• Completion of Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Peer Recovery Coach Certification Training (preferred).
• Working knowledge of computers and email.
• Experience with on-line video conferencing tools.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two continuous years in recovery from addiction(s) after the age of 18.
• Personal experience in navigating complex SUD or co-occurring disorder(s) treatment services.
• Completion of Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Peer Recovery Coach Certification Training (preferred).
• Equivalent stated recognized SUD peer certification accepted.
• Working knowledge of computers and email.
• Experience with on-line video conferencing tools.

Skills

• Diversity, equity, and inclusion awareness.
• Ability to share recovery story.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of recovery resources and activities.
• Computer proficiency.
• Experience with on-line video conferencing tools.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, prescription, and vision coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts and HSA options.
• Roth IRA match.
• Long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance and AD&D.
• Malpractice insurance.
• Paid time off benefits, including generous vacation, sick, personal, and bereavement days.
• Twelve (12) paid holidays, including a floating holiday of your choice!
• Annual pay increases, as approved.
• Employee assistance program for you and immediate family.
• Network of support for your health & well-being.
• Verizon cellular plan discount.
• Mileage reimbursement at the IRS rate.
• Loan forgiveness programs.

Pay

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule is flexible and can account for cancellations while ensuring productivity standards are consistently achieved.