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Peer Recovery Coaching in Healthcare and Emergency Settings
GENERAL OVERVIEW OF ROLE
An ARCHES Peer Recovery Coach is a non-clinical, Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) working under the direct supervision of the Program Manager. Their primary role is to 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. They use active listening to understand participants’ self-identified level of recovery, wellness and/or independence. Their role is to link participants to recovery resources and treatment, provide education on overdose, prevention, and naloxone administration along with providing naloxone kits. They provide any additional resources needed to best serve the participant and their family members. ARCHES PRC’s are responsible for following up with individuals after discharging from the facility where first contact was made, along with completing a recovery management plan with those individuals to assist in goal setting and steps to achieve success. It is the ARCHES PRC’s responsibility to accurately document each encounter to meet grant requirements.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Deploy to various community partner emergency rooms to establish contact with potential participants struggling with a substance use disorder (SUD)
- Meet with participants in person or on the phone regularly to establish a trusting, working relationship and sharing personal experience with SUD
- Respects and advocates ALL pathways to recovery, including but not limited to:
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), harm reduction, syringe exchange, etc.
- Link participants and family members to resources needed
- Educate on harm reduction, including but not limited to:
- Naloxone training, syringe exchange, Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), etc.
- One week of on-call (24/7) on a staff rotation
- Demonstrate the ability to document clearly, concisely, and accurately all interactions with participants
- Learn and understand the specific requirements, expectations, and deliverables of contracts with partners to ensure compliance and effective collaboration.
- Any other job duties as assigned
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Additional Info
Job Type : Full-time
Education Level : High School/GED
Experience Level : Entry Level
Organization Mission : USARA’s mission is to connect and inspire communities to advocate for recovery addiction. We envision a Utah where recovery community and connection are recognized as the most valuable assets for people to recovery from addiction.
Nondiscrimination Statement : USARA is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation because of age (40 and older), race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. The Organization is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy in regard to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.
Job Location : 180 E 2100 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84115
Work Model : On-site
Closing Date : 5/1/2025
Compensation Type : Hourly
Job Status : Nonexempt
Benefits Offered : Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Retirement Plan, Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off
Pay Range : $20
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