Peer Recovery Coach

Job Summary:

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Peer Recovery Coach to join our team at Porter-Starke Services. As a Peer Recovery Coach, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals recovering from substance use disorders. You will use your personal experience and strengths to assist clients in building resources and community support networks. If you are passionate about helping others and have a strong recovery story, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.

Responsibilities:

• Assist clients in understanding and managing their disorder and symptoms

• Connect clients to available community resources and advocate for their needs

• Provide support and guidance to clients as they navigate the recovery process

• Maintain close working relationships with management staff, co-workers, and peers

• Act as an informant and advocate to clients regarding consumer rights and responsibilities

• Participate in team staffings to provide client and peer insight

Requirements:

• Must be in long-term recovery for a minimum of three years and have documentation to support this

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• Completion of a Peer Recovery Coach Certification course required

• One year of peer coaching or related experience preferred

• Successful completion of a background check

Benefits:

• 401k with 20% match

• 11 paid holidays

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

• Competitive wages

• Generous PTO

• Employee discounts (YMCA)

• Employee referral program

• HSA/FSA accounts

• Monthly student loan repayment up to $200

• Tuition assistance up to $5250

• Company paid life insurance

• Casual Fridays

• Work, life, balance flexibility

• Employee Assistance Program

• Company recognition events

• Free health screenings yearly

About Us:

Porter-Starke Services is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit community health center with offices in Northwest Indiana, including Valparaiso, Portage, Knox, and La Porte. We are licensed through the Indiana Division of Mental Health and Addictions and the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration and are accredited by the Council on the Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). Porter-Starke Services is also a Federally Qualified Health Center, operating Marram Health Center in Gary and Hebron.

How to Apply:

If you are passionate about supporting individuals in recovery and have a strong recovery story, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity. Please visit our website at www.porterstarke.org to learn more about Porter-Starke Services and other job opportunities.