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Denver Peer Recovery Coach

Title: Denver Peer Recovery Coach

Reports to: Regional Manager / Peer Supervisor

Hours: 40 per week

Salary: $50,000 per year

Position Summary: The Peer Recovery Coach is an advocate for people in recovery. The Peer Recovery Coach will help their peers navigate social service systems, model successful recovery, may accompany peers to appointments when appropriate, facilitate recovery groups and participate in recovery planning for peers. The Peer Recovery Coach will conduct themselves in accordance with the AFR Colorado guidelines on ethical action and personnel policies. The Peer Recovery Coach will help guide the peer in recovery and assist them in obtaining outside support by sharing their own personal experience and challenging them to discover their own process of recovery.

Qualifications:

  • Experienced in recovery and currently participating in a recovery program, or way of life.

  • Must be able to demonstrate ability to network in recovery community.

  • Must understand and commit to the voluntary nature of Advocates for Recovery Colorado, support the Vision and Mission of the organization, work well with people, and be able to access community resources.

  • Able to summarize the positive effects of his/her own recovery experience and be willing to share this experience in a way that would be helpful to others.

  • Lived experience in recovery, willing to submit to toxicology screening, when requested, and a minimum of 2 years of continuous recovery.

  • Willingness to work weekend and evening hours, as required with advance notice.

  • Cross-cultural skills, and experience with culturally diverse populations.

  • Clear or acceptable Colorado Bureau of Investigations (CBI) check.

  • Valid Colorado Driver’s License (DMV report required), acceptable driving record, and active full coverage auto insurance.

  • Competency in computer skills – proficiency in MS Office Suite

  • Speak, read, and write English clearly and concisely

  • Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Conduct intake via an initial interview with the peer to complete all initial paperwork and orient the peer to services and supports offered by AFRC.

  • Conduct recovery coaching sessions and facilitate recovery support groups for peers.

  • Identify important topics and lead group sessions where peers share their experiences about specific topics which may include recovery, criminal justice, legal aid, health care, mental health care services, employment, social services, housing and other topics as identified.

  • Maintain all participant documentation of services, as required.

  • Participate in supervision meetings conducted by the agency management

  • Participate in other meetings as scheduled by agency management

  • Assist in organizing meetings, forums, and events for AFRC, when appropriate.

  • Present a positive face and voice of recovery to the community at all times.

  • Other duties as assigned

    How to Apply: If you're a dedicated and experienced individual with a passion for enhancing recovery support services and you meet the qualifications outlined above, we encourage you to apply. Please complete an application and submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and explaining why you're a strong fit for this role to timclark@advocatesforrecovery.org

    Join us in our mission to empower individuals in recovery and make a positive impact in our community.

    Advocates for recovery Colorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences to contribute to the diversity and inclusivity of our workplace.