Peer Recovery Support Coordinator II

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Peer Recovery Support Coordinator II

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1136

Salary Range: $23.71 To $25.13 Hourly

Job Title

Peer Recovery Support Coordinator II

Reports to:

FLSA

Non-Exempt/ $23.71 - $25.13 per hour

Orig. Date

October 2012

Revised:

May 2024

JOB SUMMARY

This position is an advanced practitioner of peer recovery support services in a Permanent Supportive Housing program model, offering both Housing First and Sober Living options. The Peer PSH Coordinator will serve Park Center members as a member of a recovery-oriented, housing-focused intensive case management (ICM) team.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Value cultural competence and diversity
  • Collaborate with staff, members, and the community to gain the perspectives of others having diverse opinions, abilities, values, beliefs, perspectives, and ethnic or cultural backgrounds.
  • Take deliberate steps to increase their own cultural competency by attending trainings, events, discussions, workshops, etc.
• Member Support Duties:
  • Engage residents in vivo utilizing a trauma lens and cultural humility to quickly establish trust and build rapport.
  • Provide recovery-oriented tenancy support taking a strengths-based, person-centered approach.
  • Partner with PSH members to help them achieve goals that are personally meaningful to them, extending beyond those areas traditionally addressed by clinical care.
  • Support PSH members in recovery by offering experience with whole health recovery that includes addressing wellness of both mind and body.
  • Provide insight into the experience of internalized stigma and how to combat it, sharing personal experience of moving from hopelessness to hope.
  • Coach PSH members on independent living skills, connect with community resources, and develop systems to support sustainability.
  • Encourage PSH members to engage with their community through employment, volunteering, and/or recreational/social activities.
  • Assist PSH members with developing interpersonal skills to connect with their housemates and neighbors, and to expand their natural support system.
• Create, maintain, and review documentation for agency and funding requirements within all designated deadlines.
• Public/Staff Relations:
  • Communicate with internal and external partners utilizing telephone, email, and chat.
  • Communicate regularly with the Permanent Supportive Housing team to meet the needs of residents.
  • Develop effective working relationships with human services organizations.
• Value cultural competence and diversity
  • Collaborate with staff, members, and the community to gain the perspectives of others having diverse opinions, abilities, values, beliefs, perspectives, and ethnic or cultural backgrounds.
  • Take deliberate steps to increase own cultural competency by attending trainings, events, discussions, workshops, etc.
• Other duties as member of the Permanent Supportive Housing team:
  • Attend all staff and supervision meetings.
  • Assist with program events and outings.
  • Participate in on-call rotation.
  • Maintain schedule flexibility in the event of after-hours responsibilities.
  • Maintain good attendance and informs supervisor in advance of time off.
  • Complete Relias Learning courses by deadline.
  • Follow all Personnel Policies and uphold Park Center’s Code of Ethics.
  • Perform all other duties assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must identify as a person in recovery from mental illness, addiction, or both.
• Must be certified by Tennessee as a Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) or be willing to obtain that credential within 90 days of hire.
• Must have at least 1 year of experience working in a peer recovery support role.
• Must have at least 3 years’ experience working in a human services field.
• Able to demonstrate strong peer support competencies and ethical behaviors.
• Must have proven written and verbal communication skills and computer literacy.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a human services field preferred; experience in a peer support role may be substituted for college degree.
• Must have a valid Tennessee Driver’s License.
• Must have a valid Tennessee Driver’s License.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Modified remote work available for this position, shared workstation in office.
• Able to operate with many distractions.
• Routine office environment.
• Able/willing to use vehicle to transport members.
• Able/willing to operate a large van/bus to transport clients.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form.
• The ability to navigate stairs and uneven terrain.
• The ability to operate with many distractions.
• The ability to use vehicle to travel to different sites.

SCHEDULE

• Monday to Friday,

WORK LOCATION

• Hybrid: field work in Nashville, TN, shared office space, remote office capability

DISCLAIMER

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and the employee will be expected to perform other reasonably related duties as assigned. Park Center reserves the right to revise or change job tasks and responsibilities.