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Title
Text copied to clipboard!Peer Recovery Coach
Description
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We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Peer Recovery Coach to join our team. As a Peer Recovery Coach, you will play a crucial role in supporting individuals who are in recovery from substance use disorders. Your lived experience and understanding of the recovery process will be invaluable in providing guidance, mentorship, and support to those who are navigating their own recovery journeys. You will work closely with clients to develop personalized recovery plans, set achievable goals, and connect them with necessary resources and services. Your role will also involve facilitating group sessions, providing one-on-one coaching, and advocating for clients within the healthcare system. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, empathy, and a deep commitment to helping others achieve long-term recovery. You will be expected to maintain confidentiality, adhere to ethical guidelines, and continuously update your knowledge on best practices in recovery coaching. This position requires flexibility, as you may need to work evenings or weekends to meet the needs of your clients. If you are passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of others and have a personal understanding of the challenges and triumphs of recovery, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Provide one-on-one recovery coaching to clients.
- Develop personalized recovery plans with clients.
- Facilitate group recovery sessions.
- Connect clients with resources and services.
- Advocate for clients within the healthcare system.
- Maintain client confidentiality and adhere to ethical guidelines.
- Monitor client progress and adjust recovery plans as needed.
- Offer emotional support and encouragement.
- Educate clients on coping strategies and relapse prevention.
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals.
- Document client interactions and progress.
- Participate in ongoing training and professional development.
- Assist clients in setting and achieving recovery goals.
- Provide crisis intervention when necessary.
- Promote a positive and supportive recovery environment.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Lived experience with substance use recovery.
- Certification as a Peer Recovery Coach (preferred).
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Empathy and understanding of recovery challenges.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Knowledge of local resources and services.
- Flexibility to work evenings or weekends.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Commitment to ethical guidelines and best practices.
- Experience facilitating group sessions (preferred).
- Basic computer skills for documentation.
- Ability to handle crisis situations calmly.
- Willingness to participate in ongoing training.
- Positive attitude and supportive demeanor.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you share your personal recovery journey?
- How do you build trust with clients?
- What strategies do you use to help clients set and achieve goals?
- How do you handle confidentiality in your work?
- Can you describe a time when you helped a client through a crisis?
- What resources and services are you familiar with in our community?
- How do you stay updated on best practices in recovery coaching?
- What do you find most rewarding about being a Peer Recovery Coach?
- How do you manage your own self-care while supporting others?
- Can you provide an example of a successful recovery plan you developed with a client?