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The Serenity House of Lapeer Peer Recovery Coach - Lapeer in Lapeer, Michigan
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Job description:
YOU MUST HAVE YOUR PEER RECOVERY COACHING CERTIFICATION BEFORE APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION & HAVE AT LEAST TWO YEARS OF RECOVERY.
Serenity House's mission is to advocate for people in recovery and provide holistic options for those recovering from substance use disorder, codependency & trauma. Our vision is to create communities free from SUD, codependency & trauma. Our core values are Courage, Perseverance, Authenticity, Accountability, Acceptance & Community.
The Peer Recovery Coach -- Peer Overdose Response Team Recovery Coach is a person with lived experience recovering from a substance use disorder, codependency and trauma. This position will work as a team member in a community setting that serves people who have recently overdosed through support, coaching, and solution planning.
The Peer Recovery Coach will provide and maintain a supportive, hopeful, empathic, and engaging environment for overdose survivors seeking help. As a member of the team, this position will provide recovery coaching to help participants create a healthier way life. The right candidate for this position has 3-5 years in recovery, a strong self-care practice in place and is in a stable position to provide stability for participants in the program. Interest in holistic care practices is a requirement for the position. This position is 40 hours per week starting at $18 per hour. Hours are Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm and Saturdays from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Qualifications:
- maintain long-term stable recovery
- have experience working with people who have overdosed
- have personal experience in navigating complex substance use disorder(s) treatment services
- have a substance use disorder and have received treatment from a public or private provider
- have at least 2 years of sustained recovery
- be willing to publicly self- identify as being in recovery from substance use disorder, codependency, and trauma
- be willing to share his/her own story of recovery as an inspiration to others
- be able to obtain and maintain an MDHHS state Peer Recovery certification
- Complete a Trauma Informed Care training, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) training, Acudetox Training, EFT Training and Acudetox Training
- be able to take direction, be prompt, take initiative, complete tasks as assigned, and be able to work effectively as part of a team that includes community stakeholders
- should be articulate, and have good communication skills
- agrees to adhere to the Code of Ethics and Live by SHC's Core Values
- Have good computer skills such as: Word, Excel, Outlook, Video conferencing (Zoom)
- Access to high-speed internet away from the office
- Travel will be required for this position
- This is an on call position
- Recovery Coach must have a reliable vehicle
- Valid driver's license
- Submit to and pass a drug test prior to employment
- Submit to and pass random drug and alcohol testing
- Submit to and pass a law enforcement background check
- Maintain law enforcement access clearance
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
One-on-one coaching for mothers & other participants and support to those in need
Ability to provide holistic care in the form of Acudetox & EFT (will be trained if not already)
Respond as needed to referrals from community stakeholders
Model self-care and provide a self-care plan
Facilitate recovery support groups
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