Peer Recovery Coach

Job Summary
The Peer Recovery Coach provides non-clinical services intended to aid patients in establishing recovery from high risk alcohol and drug use problems. The Peer Recovery Coach will work as part of the hospital team to provide peer support and motivation to encourage patients to change their substance use behavior. This includes direct interventions with patients while in the hospital or in the community to help access treatment and other recovery support services. The Peer Recovery Coach will see patients in the emergency department, on other assigned hospital units as well as conduct outreach and engagement in the community for patients following hospital discharge. Peer Recovery Coaches will develop service plans to promote successful linkage to referred services.
Education
High school diploma or G.E.D. is required.
Experience
The candidate must be actively engaged in his/her own recovery program with a minimum of two years demonstrated personal recovery and sustained abstinence from alcohol and/or drug use.
Physical Requirements
Light Work: Frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 lbs. with a maximum lifting of 25 lbs.