Porter-Starke Services, Inc. is seeking a Peer Recovery Coach to provide support services to clients involved in substance use disorder treatment. The Recovery Coach uses a strength-based approach to assist clients in building resources and community support networks.

The position is full-time at our Valparaiso location.

Porter-Starke Services, Inc. is a Community Mental Health Center (CMHC) based in Valparaiso and serves northwest Indiana with additional offices in Portage, Knox, and LaPorte. Porter-Starke also operates Marram Health Center, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) with two offices in Gary and Hebron.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

• 401K w/ 20% company matching
• 11 paid holidays
• Competitive wages
• Generous PTO
• Employee discounts (cell phone service & YMCA)
• Employee referral program
• HSA/FSA accounts
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Tuition assistance and loan repayments
• Casual Fridays
• Company paid life insurance policy
• Company paid long term disability
• Optional insurances (short term disability)
• Employee recognition events
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free health screenings

POSITION COMPETENCIES, ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Competencies:

The staff member must demonstrate knowledge of:

• Signs and symptoms of substance use disorder.
• Formal and informal supports available in the community
• Current policies and procedures of the agency and professional standards.

The staff member must demonstrate skills in:

• Establishing trust between clients and treatment team members.
• Assisting in implementation of goals and objectives identified in treatment plans
• Interacting with clients as peers by sharing common experiences.
• Assisting clients in understanding and managing their disorder and symptoms.
• Assisting clients in connecting with self-help groups when appropriate.
• Assisting clients in acquiring and practicing skills of daily living.
• Assisting clients in gaining access to local programs and services.
• Clarifying clients’ understanding of their rights and responsibilities as a recipient of substance use disorder services.
• Completing all necessary documentation within appropriate time limits.
• Maintaining strict confidentiality at all times.
• Typing and basic computer usage.

Essential Functions:

Essential functions include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Develop and maintain close working relationship with management staff, co-workers and peers.
• Act as informant and advocate to clients regarding consumer rights and responsibilities.
• Assist with the orientation process for clients new to the program by providing introduction to the programs, welcoming materials and a tour of the facility.
• Maintaining contact with peers and clients to assist with conflict resolution or advocacy needs.
• Participate in team staffings to provide client and peer insight.
• Assist all client treatment team members as needed in the areas of Case Management, transportation, clerical or other tasks as designated.
• Completes electronic medical record documentation as required.
• Connects clients to available community resources and acts as an advocate for clients.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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.

Learn more about Porter-Starke Services, Inc. by visiting our website- https://www.porterstarke.org/

COVID-19 considerations: Per Federal CMS COVID-19 vaccine requirements, all Porter-Starke Services employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or request and be approved for a valid religious or medical exemption before they can begin employment.