Sober Support Unit (SSU) Peer Recovery Coach Part-Time

About the Role

The Sober Support Unit Peer Recovery Coach engages individuals seeking substance use disorder (SUD) services and uses motivational interviewing to encourage continued participation in services.

Responsibilities

• Provide a warm and welcoming environment for individuals served.
• Deliver short-term, intensive, recovery-oriented services to adults experiencing a substance use crisis.
• Offer recovery coaching to help individuals engage and continue with withdrawal management or residential treatment services.
• Communicate hope and the possibility of recovery through group sessions.
• Contribute to a supportive atmosphere for individuals served.
• Engage actively with team members and other departments.
• Document interactions and progress accurately in the Electronic Health Record.
• Conduct intakes onto the unit.
• Refer individuals to appropriate access points.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• CCAR or State Certified Peer Recovery Coach certification.
• Experience in providing services to individuals with Substance Use Disorders, adults with Mental Illness, Children with Serious Emotional Disturbance, or adults/children with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities preferred.
• Experience in providing services in the public sector preferred.

Skills

• Ability to build positive relationships with contractors and community partners.
• Knowledge of healthcare systems desired.
• Familiarity with OCHN Substance Use Disorder and Core Provider Agencies and services.
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Effective negotiation skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, database, and other relevant software programs.
• Core competencies: Integrity/Building Trust, Customer Focus, Continuous Learning, Work Standards, and Communication.

Additional Information

• Must have available means of transportation for required travel to OCHN and offsite meetings or site visits.
• Must be available for meetings and events outside of standard office hours.
• Work is primarily performed in an office environment.
• Must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
• This posting is for two part-time roles.