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Assistance Plus Peer Recovery Coach in Winslow, Maine
Peer Recovery Coach
Job Details
Job Location
342 Augusta Road - Winslow, ME
Position Type
Part Time
Description
The Peer Recovery Coach is an individual who is in recovery from substance use disorder and who is willing to self-identify on this basis with OHH members. Their life experience and recovery allow them to provide recovery support in such way that others can benefit from their experience.
This is a part time position, 20 hours per week.
Because the Peer Recovery Coach will occasionally drive to a client’s home in order to provide services, proof of vehicle insurance at $50K/$100K and a valid Maine driver’s license are required.
Duties include and are not limited to:
Identifying individual needs for peer supports through interaction with the OHH team and clients.
Providing individual and group peer support to OHH team clients.
Acting as a peer role model, demonstrating effective interpersonal communications and community integration strategies.
Assisting clients with understanding their rights and responsibilities as recipients of substance use and co-occurring use disorder services
Networking with current programs and advocating for new opportunities for client in community supports, programs, and activities of their choice
Assisting clients with understanding their experience of substance use disorder(s) and co- occurring mental health issues through shared common experience as peers
Understanding and actively supporting the mission of the OHH model, the client directed outcome informed client model, and the principles of recovery
Providing a unique perspective as a participating member of the OHH, helping staff to understand substance use disorders through the client experience
Attending and actively participating in all OHH staff and team meetings and supervisions
Assisting clients with transportation in conjunction with the goals on their ISP
Accepting and following through on guidance for professional growth and performance improvement in clinical and administrative supervisions
Attending all Agency required trainings and meetings
Understanding and following Agency and department policies and procedures
Completing and submitting accurate and timely reports
Functioning in a cost-effective manner with regard to utilization of time, mileage, and job- related expenses
Providing added individual and program consultations around any area in which you demonstrate special expertise
Maintaining strict confidentiality of all client-related and staff-related information
Participating in required and elective staff development activities in accord with the individual staff development plan
Consistently adheres to Federal, State, and local statues and regulations
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Position Requirements:
Proof of vehicle insurance at $50K/$100K and a valid Maine drivers license are required
Must be 18 years of age or older
High school diploma or equivalent
Self-identified individual who is in long-term recovery (18 months minimum) from a substance use disorder
Peer Recovery Coach certification within 1 year of hire
Intermediate level computer experience
Benefits:
Mileage reimbursement
Flexible schedule
Paid travel time
Generous Earned Benefit Time
Working in a team oriented environment
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