Position Summary
Under the supervision of the Sky Ranch Behavioral Services Supervising Substance Use Counselor and Executive Director, this position will serve Sioux City, Iowa and surrounding Iowa counties as a peer support specialist/recovery coach. Peer Recovery Coaches will provide hope and direction in recovery for individuals to overcome adversity in their lives. They will aim to enhance and improve the lives of each individual struggling with an addiction in their lives. Coaches will demonstrate and support individuals through recovery skill building, effective listening and constructive relationship building, while providing open minded attitudes and a knowledge-based one’s own lived experience. This position will maintain 60% or greater direct contact in the delivery of face-to-face interventions. This is a part-time position requiring working flexible hours to best accommodate meeting the needs of the clients served to include evening and weekend hours. SRBS is hiring for two part-time positions.
About the Role
Use supportive and motivational methods developed through one’s own lived experience
Support and help individuals in finding their own path to recovery
Support clients in addressing a variety of individualized goals to help obtain a successful recovery
File timely reports, comply with web-based reporting, online filing, and use of electronic health records system(s).
Communicate with and meet expectations with outside entities including, but not limited to: Juvenile and Adult probation officers, Woodbury County Community Drug Court, Woodbury County Family Treatment Court, various court systems, Department of Health and Human Services, other similar agencies, etc.
Professionally model and interact with clients in a positive and collaborative manner
Ensure compliance with Code of Ethics, confidentiality, mandated reporting, release of information, and overall ethical, legal, and best practices for delivery of peer support/recover coaching services
Maintain interpersonal skills, which display healthy boundaries while remaining open-minded and willing to try new ideas
Continually look for ways to improve the quality of their own skills, and the work environment around them
Always maintain awareness of their environment and observe procedures to work in a safe and secure manner
Practices within professional areas of expertise and scope of practice.
Participate in supervision as required and/or necessary for their certification and best practices for service delivery
Participate in team meetings, community outreach, and required annual trainings
Attend scheduled meetings with SRBS as applicable
Submit billing and timesheets promptly as required to SRBS Supervising Substance Use Counselor and/or Executive Director
Submit signed Client Paperwork and Notes promptly as scheduled
Submit new Treatment Plans for clients every 30 days
Maintain 60% direct productivity for unduplicated clients
Performs other duties as assigned
Attend weekly Juvenile Drug Court panel (Wednesdays 5-8)
Attend weekly Family Treatment Court staffing (Wednesdays 1-4)
Requirements
Experience/Qualification Requirements and Personal Job Skills
A minimum of one year of continuous sobriety, and involvement in recovery related services
Those who are in recovery of a serious mental illness are strongly encouraged to apply
Experience as a peer support specialist or recovery coach preferred
Possess a high school diploma or GED
Be 18 years of age or older
Possess or be willing to obtain Dependent Adult and Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Certificate
Possess a valid Driver’s License with proof of motor vehicle insurance
Possess or be willing to obtain certification as a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist
Demonstrated experience in providing culturally responsive services
Experience working with at risk individuals
Good written and verbal skills
Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work responsibilities with limited supervision and/or structured guidance
Ability to build collaboration
Ability to motivate individuals to make healthy changes
Computer skills
Good advocacy skills
Ability to form relationships and build partnerships
Pre-Employment Requirements
Valid driver’s license
Proof of vehicle insurance
Criminal, child abuse, and driving record background checks