Peer Recovery Coach - Utah County

GENERAL OVERVIEW OF ROLE

A USARA Peer Recovery Coach is a non-clinical, Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS), working under the direct supervision of the Program Manager. PRC’s work to further USARA’s mission and provide direct Recovery Support Services for individuals with Substance Use Disorder (SUD), at any stage within the Recovery Continuum of Care. The primary role of the PRC is to utilize their knowledge, skills & own lived-experience in recovery to promote a shared understanding & engage individuals seeking Recovery Support Services. Additionally, the PRC will provide peer recovery coaching to individuals who have made contact with a healthcare setting due to opioid overdose or are at high risk for opioid dependency and link those participants to recovery resources and treatment, provide education on overdose, prevention, and naloxone administration along with providing naloxone kits. PRC’s are responsible for engaging participants in the Recovery Community Center, encouraging involvement in Recovery Leadership development, Mutual Aid Recovery groups, & recovery community activities and events.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deploy to various community partner emergency rooms to establish contact with potential participants struggling with a substance use disorder (SUD)
• Adhere to Utah Peer Support Specialist Code of Ethics & CPSS Core Competencies.
• Establish regular weekly one-on-one contact with participants, either in person or by phone to establish rapport by using Evidenced-Based Recovery Practices, Active Listening skills & shared lived-experience.
• Utilize Evidence-Based Recovery Practices, such as the Recovery Management Plan with participants.
• Understanding of, and ability to maintain appropriate boundaries with participants.
• Advocates ALL Pathways to Recovery, including but not limited to:
• Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), harm reduction, syringe exchange, etc.
• Recovery Coaching, Advocacy, & Facilitation of the following: Mutual Aid Recovery groups, Recovery Community activities & events (weekly, quarterly, annually)
• Link participants & family members to appropriate community resources
• Provide awareness & education on critical Substance Use Disorder (SUD) topics, such as harm reduction, Naloxone education, syringe exchange, & disease prevention
• Accurately log data in a timely manner (utilization of Recovery Data Platform (RDP))
• Assist participants in identifying barriers & potential supports to critical/essential needs. This includes but is not limited to: Financial, housing, transportation, hygiene necessities, employment
• Any other job duties as assigned

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Staffing the front desk
• Answering incoming phone calls
• Tidiness of workplace areas (taking trash out, dishes, etc.)

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years active recovery & comfortable sharing recovery experience
• Certification as a Certified Peer Support Specialist/Peer Recovery Coach from an approved curriculum (will send to training if needed)
• Familiar with Motivational Interviewing techniques (will train if needed)
• Ability to keep and maintain a flexible work schedule
• Must be a self-starter and internally motivated to achieve team &/or individual objectives
• Efficiency at prioritizing tasks to ensure compliance with reporting requirements, data entry accuracy
• Valid Driver’s license and private licensed & registered vehicle
• Strong Internet & Computer Navigation skills with a moderate proficiency in MS Office Suite
• Experience utilizing cloud-based HIPAA compliant database software (preferred)
• Familiarity with & ability to use USARA Social Media Platforms
• Excellent Interpersonal skills, including verbal & written communication
• Strong values based in work ethic and recovery-oriented principles
• Event planning experience in social/community events & service projects (preferred)
• Current knowledge of, and ability to navigate community resources
• Understanding of, & ability to maintain appropriate boundaries
• Ability to work in a professional manner within a healthcare setting
• Collaborate with USARA colleagues to build & establish community connections