Peer Recovery Support Coordinator

The Peer Recovery Support Coordinator is a skilled team player with a strong background in working with the surrounding community. Works independently to handle assignments and is always ready to go beyond basic assignments. Quick learner with good computer abilities. A strong advocate for those who cannot advocate for themselves. Collaborative professional possessing excellent knowledge and judgment for serving a diverse population. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time-management and organizational skills in various environments.

• Represent the organization in a quality control and quality improvement capacity.
• Provides administrative task assistance to program manager and peers.
• Administrative task assistance focuses on organizational efficiency, with all necessary attention on performance measures, required tasks, and urgent deadlines.
• Coordinates Peer Support Specialist schedules including on-call scheduling.
• Works to increase cultural sensitivity, awareness, and competency regarding Person-Centered and Peer Recovery Support Services.
• Provide consumer progress/updates to the supervisor at scheduled intervals.
• Attended required staff meetings and scheduled training.
• Submits complete and accurate required paperwork and documentation within established timeframes.
• Maintain project logs, reports, and records in appropriate files and database(s).
• Checks agency email twice (2) daily during scheduled shifts for updates and responds appropriately if they pertain to you or your staff.
• Respond to consults, call-outs, and other emergencies as needed.
• Develop ideas and implement new principles for the program.
• Follow organizational policies and procedures accordingly.
• Collaborates with management to ensure all protocols are being followed.
• Assists with referral linkage to other services and community resources.
• Other duties as directed by the Program Director.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or equivalent is required for this position.
• This person must have at least two years of current, sustained recovery
• Must be a Certified Recovery Coach.
• Knowledge of the drug and alcohol treatment system and demonstrated commitment to the recovery community.
• Knowledge and respect for pathways of recovery and Trauma-Informed Recovery Oriented Systems of Care model.
• Knowledge of basic crisis intervention, Motivational Interviewing (MI), and recovery techniques preferred.
• Possess a valid driver's License and have reliable transportation.
• Experience with justice involvement preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of, and experience with, local/statewide recovery communities and resources.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong time management skills.
• Ability to work autonomously.
• Strong computer skills, including MS Office (minimally email, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), database and maintenance (preferred).
• Strong cultural literacy (bi-lingual preferred yet not expected).