Recovery Support Specialist

3 weeks ago


Canton, Michigan, United States Growth Works Inc. Full time

The salary for this position is estimated to be around $45,000-$60,000 per year.

Job Description

Growth Works Inc. is a leading organization in the field of substance use disorder recovery support services.

  • We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to fill the role of Peer Recovery Coach.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and contribute to the mission of providing comprehensive support services to individuals struggling with addiction.

About the Role

The Peer Recovery Coach will provide peer recovery support services to individuals receiving services through Growth Works Inc.

The ideal candidate will have experience working in a similar capacity and possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Provide direct services to individuals to introduce recovery concepts, offer encouragement, share personal experiences, strengths that build hope and recovery capital, and provide information and linkages, while removing barriers, to treatment and other activities that promote recovery.
  • Respond to emergent and non-emergent requests for services from hospital, court, law enforcement, and other community partners
  • Share community and treatment recovery resources, including but not limited to twelve-step and other mutual aid programs, Detox Services, Residential and Outpatient SUD Treatment, healthcare, housing, education, and employment resources and support.
  • Documents direct services as well as collateral contacts within the Electronic Medical Record and funder databases, in addition to keeping accurate and up to date documentation of client services as required by GW and funders.
  • Meet regularly with individual clients to develop client-led Recovery Plans, build and sustain supportive relationships, and assist clients in negotiating barriers to sustaining personal recovery
  • Facilitate Peer Recovery based groups, participate in ongoing training, education and other items as required.
  • Participate when necessary in Treatment Court activities to advocate for Recovery and support court clients
  • Provide education about SUD, addiction, and recovery in public forums, to professional collaborators, and to other audiences
  • Abide by HIPPA, Federal Confidentiality Laws, Licensing Regulations, and any additional regulations set forth by Growth Works / partnering agency procedures.
  • Establish and maintain liaison relationships with appropriate agencies including local police and fire departments, hospitals and courts.
  • Supports the mission of Growth Works Inc. with integrity and act as an ambassador for the agency and the recovery community.
  • Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
  • Demonstrates knowledge of Recovery Oriented Systems of Care, principles of trauma informed care, commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, 12-step recovery principles, in all professional relationships.
  • Maintain an average case load of 20 clients.
  • Work week consists of minimally 15-20 hours/ week in addition to 3-4/ 8 hour on call shifts/week.
  • Attend weekly staff meetings.
  • Be flexible and adaptable to potential new partnership opportunities and responsibilities in various locations in Wayne, Oakland and Washtenaw Counties.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • Completion of a high school diploma or a GED.
  • Be eligible for or have Certified Peer Recovery Coach Certification (CPRC) with MDHHS (Michigan Department Health and Human Services) and/or CCAR.
  • Be in recovery from a substance use disorder (SUD) for at least 24 (twenty-four) months.
  • Ability to pass successfully agency required background checks, drug tests and other employment related screenings.
  • Possession of a valid driver's license and a vehicle due to the essential functions of the role.
  • Ability to adjust hours of work and travel based on the community needs, including evenings and weekends, where flexibility to drive self to locations on short notice to meet clients and support their needs is required.

Benefits

Growth Works Inc. offers a competitive benefits package, including:

  • A generous paid time off policy.
  • A comprehensive health insurance plan.
  • A retirement savings plan with employer matching.
  • Professional development opportunities.

Location

This position is located in Wayne, Oakland, and Washtenaw Counties, Michigan.



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