Outpatient Substance Use Health Clinic - Recovery Coach Job at The Opportunity Alliance
Recovery Coach
Opioid Outpatient Health Clinic
The Opportunity Alliance is seeking a part-time, Peer Recovery Coach. The OHH program serves adults diagnosed with an Opiate Use Disorder who would like to be on Medicated Assisted Treatment (MAT). Candidates applying should have lived experience with Opiate Use and identifies as such in the role.
The Peer Recovery Coach will provide non-clinical activities that engage, educate and offer support and assistance to OHH Members as well as provide guidance for the OHH team. Support and education are provided through outreach and engagement, supporting relationships guided by the Tasks and Principles of Intentional Peer Support, and Peer Recovery Coaching. Services may include outreach, educational workshops, support groups, and the provision of other recovery resources. The Peer Recovery coach will meet individuals in the community and on-site.
The OHH program is an integrated health service and the Peer Recovery Coach will be working with an interdisciplinary team that includes; a Clinical Counselor, Nurse Care Manager, as well as the MAT Prescriber. This position will also be connected to the Behavioral Health Home, specifically the Peer Health Navigators. The Peer Recovery Coach partners with the Director/Clinical Manager to support the program and develops relationships with community partners while bringing a deep understanding of harm reduction and the recovery spectrum.
Peer Recovery Coaches will also attend all Intentional Peer Support co-reflections and trainings as required by the Maine Department of Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services and keep current on their annual Intentional Peer Support Certification, as well as other relevant training requirements to maintain facilitation certifications for Recovery Coaching and pertinent groups (such as SMART Recovery and other substance specific support groups/workshops that support overall wellness).
This is a part-time, 20 hours/week position based in Portland.
COVID-19 adjustments: This position will temporarily operate on a remote basis. Applicants must reside in the greater Portland area and have reliable transportation to get to and from meetings in the vicinity.
Qualifications:
- Intentional Peer Support Specialist Certification: Ability to maintain certification (through attending quarterly required co-reflections, attaining required continuing education credits and successful fidelity review.) Ability to provide support according to the values and steps of the process required. Provisional CIPSS Certification required within 12 months of hire date.
- Recovery Coaching Certification required within 12 months of hire date.
- The equivalent of one year facilitation experience and knowledge: Ability to facilitate peer support groups and workshops, preferably with certification or ability to become certified in alternative models such as Pathways to Recovery, SMART Recovery, etc. Knowledge and understanding of different models of facilitation and willingness to learn others.
- High school diploma or equivalent required. Additional lifelong learning relevant to job preferred.
- Is receiving or has received services and supports related to the diagnosis of substance use disorder and is willing to self-identify and connect on this basis with peers and in the community. Must be in active recovery, and willing to self-identify and connect on this basis with peers and in the community, demonstrating a keen awareness of the stages of change and their individual wellness practices, and how each relates to their individual recovery process.
- Knowledgeable in the harm reduction model and have the ability to talk about harm reduction strategies and practices with others.
- Flexible and resourceful, ability to advocate for self and others, ability to identify resources in the community to support recovery.
- Ability to navigate traditional and non-traditional systems.
- Models strengths-based interactions and treats all individuals with respect.
- Demonstrates ability to utilize strengths-based approach to problem solving.
- Good communication skills and an ability to establish rapport with consumers, family members, caregivers and other resource providers. Willingness to further develop communication skills (i.e. written, verbal, and computer.) Demonstrated ability to keep focus on continual learning and moving towards positive goals rather than away from what is not wanted.
- Computer proficiency required with ability to demonstrate basic computer skills. Skill in using Microsoft Office and email is required. There will be some simple data entry.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of volunteers, fellow workers, communities, resources and cultures. Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Demonstrates high degree of accuracy and attention to details at all times.
- Plans and utilizes time in an efficient manner.
- Driving may be necessary to attend meetings and trainings and for the occasional need to meet with clients offsite and within the program service area. This may include transportation of clients or driving to agency location to complete work. A good driving record is required.
- Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background, child protective service check & sex offender check.
- Must not be on the state or federal “do not do business” with list.
- Must be able to exert moderate physical effort with occasional standing, walking, reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, frequent typing and lift and carry material weighing up to 25 pounds.
- Appropriate licensing/credentialing to meet all MaineCare OHH Regulations.
Pay is competitive and will be based on experience and education.
The Opportunity Alliance has an extensive benefit package. Explore here:
https://www.opportunityalliance.org/explore-our-benefits
Our benefits include but are not limited to:
- Generous paid time off
- 9 paid holidays per calendar year and up to 3 floating holidays per calendar year
- Excellent medical benefits at very reasonable cost
- Dental and Vision insurance options
- Agency paid basic life insurance and STD & LTD disability insurances
- 403(b) retirement with a generous agency match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Student Loan Forgiveness: The Opportunity Alliance (TOA) is a qualified employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. This means that if you have a student loan and meet certain criteria, you may be eligible for loan forgiveness while working for us.
- Additional information about benefits offered by TOA and eligibility requirements will be explained upon hire.
Why Work for TOA?
The Opportunity Alliance works with people to build better lives and stronger communities. We provide advocacy, leadership, and support to identify the goals and address the needs of individuals, families, and communities.
The Opportunity Alliance envisions contributing meaningfully to a community in which families and individuals are thriving and supported as they pursue their aspirations for a better life. Within The Opportunity Alliance, there is a shared belief that positive change is possible.
The Opportunity Alliance (TOA) is a multi-service, comprehensive, high impact organization providing 46 integrated community based and clinical programs serving more than 20,000 people annually throughout the state of Maine.
TOA tackles some of our community’s most pressing problems: poverty, homelessness, mental illness, substance use, and domestic violence. Our programming draws from a wide range of resources, blending evidence-based practices with practical experience and community resources.
The Opportunity Alliance is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you are viewing this listing on a third-party website, please visit our Careers page at https://www.opportunityalliance.org/careers to apply.
Please submit a resume and cover letter along with your application.
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