Peer Recovery Coach - SSUD/MAT - Covington, GA. at View Point Health in Lawrenceville, Georgia

Job Description:

View Point Health

Job Title: Peer Specialist (Peer Recovery Coach) (MAT Services)

Job Code: SSS010/Client Support Worker 1

Shift: Full-Time (40 hours per week on average)

Job Hours: Times May Vary

Base Location: Covington, GA.

Division/Department/Program: SSUD/MAT

View Point Health MAT services are designed to meet the American Society of Addiction Medicine Patient Placement Criteria for the Treatment of Substance Related Disorders. MAT services will be accessible to individuals within View Point Health's catchment area of Gwinnett, Rockdale and Newton Counties with office based access points in Gwinnett and Newton Counties. Each location will serve approximately 25-30 individuals. MAT services will be set up and delivered within a recovery-oriented system of care and will generally be provided as an adjunct (i.e., secondary, or tertiary program) which will be integrated with other medical and/or primary treatment programs.

The Peer Recovery Coach works as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team working within a continuum of care for Addictive Disease Services with a focus on providing MAT services for individuals with substance use disorders. The Peer Recovery Coach (CPS-AD) will work collaboratively with individuals served, co-workers and the community to promote long-term recovery goals that empower individuals to overcome challenges regarding their substance use and create and meet their own recovery goals. Under direct supervision, provides a broad range of recovery supports and paraprofessional social services to clients self-identifying as needing, or seeking recovery from, substance use disorders and potentially the families, friends or allies of clients seeking recovery, on a continuum of care, from the inception of services until discharge.

Under direct supervision, assists with daily living activities at the person's home, in a daytime non-residential facility or a residential facility. Provides training of basic personal and social skills, simple academics, or work skills to consumers/students in a state school, hospital, juvenile detention facility, residence, group home, workshop, or supported employment environment.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Serves as case manager to facilitate and ensure communication, linkage, and continuity of care between clients, physicians, other organizational components, community resources and service providers.
Provides trauma-informed group and individual services that address the potential behavioral health impact of substance use disorders.
Documents encounters and activities with clients to develop and maintain accurate and comprehensive records or data in accordance with agency documentation guidelines.
Monitors and documents progress towards treatment goals and successful engagement in services.
Establishes linkages and coordination of services with community agencies. Develops and maintains cooperative working relationships with community service providers. Informs clients and families of the availability of community advocacy and support groups.
Administrative duties, such as sending and receiving emails and telephone calls, and completing required documentation.
Utilizes peer supports to assist client in developing recovery capital goals/Personal Recovery Plans and assists client with locating and utilizing community resources to obtain their recovery capital goals, such as, but not limited to legal, medical, financial assistance, and other referral services.
Assists in maintaining the residence or environment in a clean and organized condition, supplementing the efforts of the residents to assure a sanitary living environment.
Advocates on behalf of individuals served and helped them to navigate behavioral health systems. In accordance with SAMHSA guiding principles, Peer Specialist will engage and support individuals in the four major types of recovery support services including (1) peer mentoring and coaching, (2) recovery resource connecting, (3) facilitating and leading recovery groups, and (4) building community.
Encourages and supports clients to participate in group, individual counseling, ADSS, nursing assessments, provider appointments, and any other recommended treatment services for obtained and sustained recovery.
Alerts all staff relationships and/or programs when the safety or well-being of client is at risk and works to effectively manage the risk.
Provides information and education about addiction, the recovery process, community support, and recovery pathways.
Provides support to families and allies of clients who have experienced overdose or other challenges with substance misuse.
Attends and participates in treatment team meetings to provide input.
Provides supports, coordinates with, and acts as a liaison between client, approved family members, friends, allies, medical staff, case manager and with other treatment programs to assure that clients are receiving services at the appropriate level of care.
Manages, develops, and sustains relationships with community resources.
Maintains existing, or develops and sustains, new relationships with community resources, support and services.
Provides linkage to and follow-up about resources as clients or their support systems may need.
Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED AND any combination of training and experience, which would have enabled the applicant to acquire the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities. Note: Some positions may require a valid driver's license. Certified Peer or eligible to obtain CPS. Having lived experience and willingness to share, experience accessing behavioral health services is required.

Note: Some positions may require a valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications:

Certified Addiction Recovery Empowerment Specialist (CARES) or eligible to obtain CARES.
Two (2) years of experience supporting individuals with behavioral health challenges.
Successful completion of CARES training and/or Peer Support Training.
Experience delivering group skills training using evidenced based materials.
Is FRIENDLY, KIND, and POSITIVE. Excellent communication & interpersonal skills; enjoys working w/ others; is flexible, quick to adapt to changing, fast-paced environment.
MUST HAVE great organization, time-management & documentation skills.
Experience with adults with Substance Abuse Disorders/ Co-Occurring Disorders
Experience with CareLogic electronic health record.

Requirements/Competencies:

Certified Addiction Recovery Empowerment Specialist (CARES) Certification
Lived experience with MOUD (Medications for Opioid Use Disorder)
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and subject to random drug screens.
Must have a valid Driver's License and a clean Motor Vehicle Record in accordance with company policy.
Must pass a criminal background check (including fingerprinting)
Requires TB Evaluation at pre-employment and annually.
Must be able to lift 20 pounds.
Requires long periods of sitting/standing.
Must have the following technical skills - Word, Excel, Medication Administration Record (MAR) and ability to learn Electronic Health Record.

Benefits (for qualified employees):

State Health Benefits Package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, long-term care, legal services, flexible spending accounts)
Paid New Hire Training
Company contributes additional 7.5% of salary to 401(a) Retirement Plan
No employee deduction for Social Security
Additional benefits such as legal services, Employee Assistance Program and discounted tickets to attractions, shopping, technology, and travel
Supervision, training, and continuing education opportunities available

View Point Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer: View Point Health recruits qualified candidates for positions in View Point Health programs throughout its service area. It is the policy of View Point Health to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.