Peer Coach - Guidance & Advocacy (PRCCHGA-02)

Peer Coach - Guidance & Advocacy (PRCCHGA-02) Posted on August 11, 2026 Locations Showing 1 location Showing 1 location Peoria Ave Facility Peoria Facility 2532 W Peoria Ave Phoenix, AZ 85029, USA Peoria Ave Facility Peoria Facility 2532 W Peoria Ave Phoenix, AZ 85029, USA +0 more locations less locations On-site Travel Required : Yes Pay or shift range: $21 USD to $24 USD The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons. Direct Service/Clinical Full-Time Requisition #: PEERC002195 Description Join New Freedom – Where Second Chances Become Bright Futures ________________________________________ About Us At New Freedom, we believe that recovery is strengthened through connection, mentorship, and community. As a Guidance & Advocacy Peer Coach , you’ll serve as a trusted mentor, advocate, and role model for individuals working to rebuild their lives. Your support, encouragement, and lived experience can help create meaningful change and lasting success for those we serve. We move fast, expect a lot from each other, and show up every day to do meaningful, impactful work. If you’re driven, collaborative, and energized by making a real difference— this is where you belong . ________________________________________ Why You’ll Love Working Here We take care of the people who take care of others. At New Freedom, you’ll enjoy: Competitive pay and strong benefits package $0 medical plan option + employer-supported coverage 401(k) with match Generous paid time off Free meals, snacks, drinks, gym access A mission that matters —and a team that works hard to deliver on it _____________________________________ About the Role The Peer Coach – Guidance & Advocacy serves as a recovery-focused mentor, member advocate, and program support professional responsible for helping members successfully navigate their New Freedom journey. This role provides peer support, member orientation, housing coordination, program guidance, and recovery-focused mentorship while helping create a welcoming, supportive, and engaging environment for members This role is ideal for someone who : Is passionate about helping others succeed in recovery Enjoys mentoring, coaching, and encouraging individuals through personal growth Believes in the power of peer support and lived experience Thrives in a relationship-focused, member-centered environment Enjoys helping people navigate challenges and connect to resources Wants to make a meaningful difference every day ________________________________________ What You’ll Be Responsible For Providing peer support, encouragement, mentorship, and recovery-oriented coaching to members Serving as a positive role model by demonstrating healthy coping skills and recovery principles Conducting facility tours and supporting new member orientation and engagement Helping members understand program expectations, services, and available resources Coordinating housing placements, room assignments, and housing-related logistics Supporting the Freedom Guide Program and developing member leadership opportunities Collaborating with clinical, admissions, facilities, housekeeping, and support teams to promote member success Maintaining accurate documentation and supporting program operations and member services ________________________________________ What Success Looks Like Members feel supported, welcomed, and engaged throughout their recovery journey New member onboarding and orientation processes create a positive first impression Housing placements and transitions are coordinated efficiently and accurately Members are connected to resources, support systems, and opportunities for growth Recovery-focused relationships are built on trust, accountability, and encouragement Program documentation, operational processes, and service standards remain compliant and effective ________________________________________ What We’re Looking For Must be 21 years of age or older High school diploma or GED Peer and Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS) Certification required Minimum one year of peer support, behavioral health, recovery services, reentry services, or related experience (preferably 2 or more years of experience) Strong communication, organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills Ability to maintain professional and ethical boundaries Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and electronic documentation systems Lived recovery experience and willingness to appropriately use that experience to support others preferred Experience in residential treatment, behavioral health, substance use treatment, corrections, or reentry programs preferred Experience conducting orientations, mentoring, coaching, or facilitating groups preferred ________________________________________ Environment + Physical Demands This position works in behavioral health, residential treatment, recovery, reentry, and community-based environments. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. Frequent interaction with members, visitors, clinical staff, facilities personnel, and support teams Regular movement throughout facilities to support member engagement and program operations Frequent communication, coaching, mentoring, and relationship-building activities Occasional local travel for program-related activities Ability to respond appropriately to recovery-related, behavioral health, and operational situations ________________________________________ Our Standard We’re building something meaningful—and that requires people who show up, contribute, collaborate, and take ownership. If you’re looking for a role where you can make a real impact, be part of a driven team, and help shape the future of an organization —we want to hear from you. _____________________________________ New Freedom is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, a drug and alcohol-free workplace, and compliant with Veteran and ADA regulations. _____________________________________ "We’re not here to do small work—we’re here to change lives, rewrite stories, and rebuild communities. At New Freedom, you won’t just have a job. You’ll have a mission" — "to turn second chances into powerful comebacks." Travel Required Yes . Occasional/Local Qualifications Skills Behaviors : Motivations : Education Required High School or better in General Studies or related field. Preferred Bachelors or better in Psychology or related field. Experience Required Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment Ability to maintain professional and ethical boundaries Proficiency with computer systems and software, including MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Team), internet-based tools, and electronic documentation systems or Electronic Health Records (EHR) Peer and Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS) Certification is required Lived experience in recovery and willingness to utilize recovery experience appropriately in support of members 1 year: Peer Support, PRSS, Behavioral Health, Recovery Services, Reentry Services, or related experience Behavioral Health Technician designation required (2+ years behavioral health work experience and/or higher education) Must be 21 years or older Preferred 2 years: Peer Support, Behavioral Health Technician, Recovery Services, Reentry Services, Residential Treatment, or Behavioral Health experience Experience in residential behavioral health, substance use treatment, corrections, or reentry services Experience conducting orientations, mentoring, coaching, or facilitating groups Licenses & Certifications Required Criminal Background Check CPR/FA Certification PST Certification Safety Care Initial Cert Annual TB Clearance Drug & Alcohol Testing Preferred Driver's License MVR Clearance Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. 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