Job Description
Porter-Starke Services, Inc. is seeking a Peer Recovery Coach to provide support services to clients involved in substance use disorder treatment. The Recovery Coach uses a strength-based approach to assist clients in building resources and community support networks.
The position is full-time at our Valparaiso location- sign on bonus available!
Porter-Starke Services, Inc. is a Community Mental Health Center (CMHC) based in Valparaiso and serves northwest Indiana with additional offices in Portage, Knox, and LaPorte. Porter-Starke also operates Marram Health Center, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) with two offices in Gary and Hebron.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
- 401K w/ 20% company matching
- 11 paid holidays
- Competitive wages
- Generous PTO
- Employee discounts (YMCA)
- Employee referral program
- HSA/FSA accounts
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Tuition assistance up to $5250
- Loan repayments $200/month
- Casual Fridays
- Company paid life insurance policy
- Company paid long term disability
- Optional insurances (short term disability)
- Employee recognition events
- Employee Assistance Program
- Free health screenings
POSITION COMPETENCIES, ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Competencies:
The staff member must demonstrate knowledge of:
- Signs and symptoms of substance use disorder.
- Formal and informal supports available in the community
- Current policies and procedures of the agency and professional standards.
The staff member must demonstrate skills in:
- Establishing trust between clients and treatment team members.
- Assisting in implementation of goals and objectives identified in treatment plans
- Interacting with clients as peers by sharing common experiences.
- Assisting clients in understanding and managing their disorder and symptoms.
- Assisting clients in connecting with self-help groups when appropriate.
- Assisting clients in acquiring and practicing skills of daily living.
- Assisting clients in gaining access to local programs and services.
- Clarifying clients’ understanding of their rights and responsibilities as a recipient of substance use disorder services.
- Completing all necessary documentation within appropriate time limits.
- Maintaining strict confidentiality at all times.
- Typing and basic computer usage.
Essential Functions:
Essential functions include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Develop and maintain close working relationship with management staff, co-workers and peers.
- Act as informant and advocate to clients regarding consumer rights and responsibilities.
- Assist with the orientation process for clients new to the program by providing introduction to the programs, welcoming materials and a tour of the facility.
- Maintaining contact with peers and clients to assist with conflict resolution or advocacy needs.
- Participate in team staffings to provide client and peer insight.
- Assist all client treatment team members as needed in the areas of Case Management, transportation, clerical or other tasks as designated.
- Completes electronic medical record documentation as required.
- Connects clients to available community resources and acts as an advocate for clients.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be in long-term recovery for a minimum of three years and have documentation to support this.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Completion of a Peer Recovery Coach Certification course required.
- One year of peer coaching or related experience preferred.
- Successful completion of a background check.
Learn more about Porter-Starke Services, Inc. by visiting our website- https://www.porterstarke.org/
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