Peer Recovery Coach

Want to be a DIFFERENCE MAKER? Join our team and BUILD BRIGHTER FUTURES.
 

WHY WORK FOR OAKLAND FAMILY SERVICES?

We know that in order for you to do your best work and meet our mission, you must be able to be your best self. At Oakland Family Services (OFS), we care about our staff as people first. We treat our team members like family and understand the importance of their families at home. We recognize the significance of flexibility and work/life balance. 

We also know that your success…is our success. That’s why OFS not only honors the talent and experience you bring; we actively seek to develop it. 

Oakland Family Services has proudly been named a Top Workplace for ten (10) consecutive years, voted on by our own staff. We offer a warm, engaging, equitable, supportive, and inclusive work environment.

ABOUT OAKLAND FAMILY SERVICES

Oakland Family Services is a private, non-profit service organization serving our community and building brighter futures for more than 100 years. We proudly offer a continuum of prevention, education and treatment services that span the human life cycle. 

   OUR MISSION: Providing individuals and families the opportunity to build brighter futures.

   OUR VISION: Communities of thriving individuals and families. 

Between our strong commitment to our mission and a workplace culture that puts our staff first, we enrich the lives of those we serve, strengthen families, and build brighter futures for those we serve and those we employ. 

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, prescription, and vision coverage.
• Flexible Spending Accounts and HSA options.
• Retirement plan with a company match.
• Long-term disability insurance.
• Voluntary short-term disability.
• Life insurance and AD&D.
• Malpractice insurance.
• Paid time off benefits, including generous vacation, sick, personal, and bereavement days.
• Twelve (12) paid holidays, including a floating holiday of your choice!
• Annual pay increases, as approved.
• Employee assistance program for you and immediate family.
• Network of support for your health & well-being.
• Verizon cellular plan discount.
• Mileage reimbursement at the IRS rate.
• Loan forgiveness programs.

PLUS... 

• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
• Family friendly practices and support.
• Flexible work schedules, as appropriate.
• Hybrid and virtual work options, as appropriate.
• Highly robust and comprehensive onboarding and training program.
• Paid professional development.
• Free online trainings that count toward continuing education credits.
• Employee assistance programs. 
• “Dress for Your Day” approach to dress code.
• Financial literacy education and workshops.
• Collaborative annual performance appraisals. 
• “Dollars for a Difference” program for clients and staff in need.
• And more!

*Some benefits applicable to regular, full-time employees only.

WE KNOW CULTURE MATTERS…

We spend many hours of our day working. Workplace culture affects our well-being, how we feel about coming to work, and how we perform. Oakland Family Services prioritizes having a healthy, inclusive, equitable, and effective workplace culture. That’s why we proudly have ten (10) defined cultural value statements that dictate how we operate. Cultural values are embedded into all we do and how we do it!

…MORE ABOUT OUR AWARD-WINNING CULTURE

• Our CEO wants to get to know staff personally and has an open-door policy. She hosts regular staff lunches and townhalls to answer questions.
• Open, honest, and transparent communication is celebrated.
• We practice giving the benefit of the doubt.
• We believe that feedback is the breakfast of champions! That’s why we have a staff suggestion program.
• We want our team members to feel valued. That’s why we have a staff recognition program. 
• Having FUN is an important part of the job! We love hosting events such as staff recognition celebrations and luncheons, road rallies, seasonal parties, food truck lunches, ice cream days, surprise giveaways, spirit weeks, Bring Your Child to Work Day, cook off/bake off contests, and more.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY/WORK

The peer recovery coach works with individuals during their recovery journey by linking them to the community and its resources. They serve as a personal guide or mentor, helping the individual overcome personal and environmental obstacles. The Peer Recovery Coach works closely with adolescents and/or adults participating in substance use disorder treatment services and their primary therapist. Services are provided primarily in the community but also in the office or via telehealth depending on the needs of the individual. The Peer Recovery Coach reports to the Day One Clinical Supervisor.

• Provide regular (weekly or bi-weekly, depending on client need) individual coaching sessions in the client’s home or community.
• Provide group education sessions from a “peer-to-peer” perspective, including information on addiction, guidance to resources in the community and provide support to engage individuals in treatment and recovery activities.
• Provide outreach to agencies/entities that provide a higher level of care (ie. hospitals or substance use residential facilities) to assist clients in finding aftercare/out-patient services.
• Work in conjunction with the primary therapist to provide additional recovery support services identified in the treatment plan; including, but not limited to, navigation of multiple systems (i.e. Department of Health and Human Services, Family Court, Criminal Justice System), provide support at court hearings, assist in understanding of public transportation system, provide concrete assistance to help accomplish tasks,  provide education and mentorship on recovery principles including 12 steps principles, and provide peer support when managing triggers and recovery obstacles.
• Assist and facilitate clients' contact with other people to promote learning of social and recreational skills, create community, and acquire a sense of belonging, such as participation in an AA meeting or attendance at a sober recreation event in the community. 
• Participate in community events; including networking/marketing opportunities with SUD treatment partners, attendance at community events, and/or participation in community boards and coalitions as deemed appropriate by supervisor.
• Maintain clinical records in accordance with Agency, licensing, accreditation, Oakland Community Health Network (OCHN), Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and insurance company standards and requirements along with other documentation, as needed. 
• Provide post-treatment support to individuals that might need additional support to avoid relapsing and maintain long-term recovery. 
• Participate in required training in accordance with the requirements of funders, OCHN, Oakland Family Services, and the MDHHS Medicaid provider manual.
• Attend professional advancement opportunities to maintain skills and active certification. 
• Meet established weekly client contact unit expectations as determined by administration. Maintain a schedule that accounts for cancellations and ensures productivity standards are consistently achieved. 
• Attend monthly site meetings, all required training, and regularly scheduled supervisions. May attend specialized supervision groups as assigned by supervisor. 
• Additional duties may include assignments to specific agency work sites; assignment to a special project or contract; provision of leadership to educational, counseling or volunteer groups; to work with community problems as interest and skill indicates 
• Responsible for incorporating principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion in work processes and in job functions. Responsible for promoting a feeling of welcoming, belonging, and acceptance to all clients and staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Does this Describe YOU?

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Have a substance use disorder or co-occurring disorder(s) and have received treatment from a public or private provider.
• Two continuous years in recovery from addiction(s) at some point after the age of 18.
• Have personal experience in navigating complex SUD or co-occurring disorder(s) treatment services (self-help groups are not included) along with a good working knowledge of recovery resources and activities.
• Willing and able to share their recovery story as a tool in helping others.
• Completion of Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Peer Recovery Coach Certification Training, preferred. Equivalent stated recognized SUD peer certification accepted.
• Working knowledge of computers, email, and experience with on-line video conferencing tools such as Zoom, Teams, etc.
• Selected candidates for this position must possess a sensitivity to the diversity of the agency’s service population including (but not limited to) differences of culture, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation and socioeconomic.
• Special abilities and skills necessary to perform the required tasks and that best meet the needs of the agency also will be considered. There may be some standards above that may be waived when compensating specifications or circumstances exist.
• Although employees have use of the Agency vehicle fleet to conduct business and are covered under our insurance, employees must provide documentation of personal vehicle liability insurance with minimum coverage of $100,000 per person/ $300,000 per incident. Employees also must provide documentation of a valid driver’s license on an annual basis as well as proof of registration. In some instances, depending on the nature and frequency of driving, a chauffeur’s license must be obtained. (may obtain within sixty days of hire).