Peer Recovery Coach

Job Description

Job Description

$2,500 SIGN ON BONUS for FULL TIME (Paid in 2 installments at 6 months & 1 year)

REPORTS TO: Admissions or Clinical Director  

FLSA: Non-Exempt  

About Us: 

Tuerk House is a non-profit behavioral health system that serves nearly 300 patients a day, regardless of their ability to pay, through an innovative, integrative model of care that encompasses all aspects of recovery. It opened its doors in 1970 in Baltimore, providing lifelong healing and recovery, transforming lives and giving hope to individuals, families, and communities. Tuerk House has also been awarded Joint Commission Accreditation, the gold standard of health care. Patients and families can have peace of mind knowing that we deliver quality, safe care!  

Join Tuerk House and make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals and families seeking recovery and support! 

JOB SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE:  

The Peer Recovery Coach (PRC) supports the Admissions or Clinical Director by serving as a role model, mentor, advocate, and motivator for clients in recovery. The PRC assists clients in identifying and accessing appropriate resources for long-term stability. This role involves follow-up with former patients who have successfully left the program, with a particular focus on those who did not complete the recovery process. The PRS will provide ongoing engagement, support, and encouragement, updating the Kipu system with client outcomes. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Client Support: Identify obstacles to accessing services and work collaboratively with clients and their Individual Recovery Management Team to address these challenges.
• Discharge Planning: Ensure that all clients have appropriate discharge plans in place that are clearly understood. Provide support as needed for implementation.
• Community Connections: Facilitate connections to mutual self-help groups when appropriate.
• Peer Advocacy: Provide peer support that prioritizes clients' voices and needs, helping them to establish their goals and objectives.
• Needs Assessment: Assist clients in identifying areas where they need professional support and communicate these needs to clinical staff.
• Transportation: Transport clients to appropriate referral sources or safe environments as necessary.
• Resource Coaching: Coach clients on the independent use of community resources.
• Ongoing Engagement: Maintain contact with clients via phone and/or email to offer continued peer support and re-engagement assistance post-program.
• Recovery Education: Provide educational support for clients at all phases of their recovery journey, from pre-recovery engagement to sustained recovery maintenance.
• Community Relations: Develop and maintain relationships with community groups and agencies.
• Documentation: Complete necessary documentation, reports, and data capture in accordance with Stabilization Center processes.
• Referrals: Refer clients to appropriate community services and document referrals and outcomes.
• Conduct client room searches to ensure program compliance, check for contraband and cleanliness.
• Additional Duties: Perform all other duties as assigned. 

REQUIRED EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS AND/OR EXPERIENCE:  

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.

• Completion of Connecticut Community for Recovery (CCAR) training required OR obtained within the first six (6) months of employment.
• Zero (0) to two (2) years or more experience in field or related field
• CPR/AED and de-escalation skills certification preferred.
• A valid driver’s license may be required depending on the business unit placement.
• Previous experience in a peer recovery support role or similar environment preferred  

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: