Porch Light Health
Who Is Porch Light Health?
Porch Light Health is a local leader in outpatient treatment of Opioid Use Disorders and other addictive disorders. We foster a family environment where patients are treated with compassion and honesty. We believe that addiction is a chronic relapsing brain disease. Our staff is passionate about helping other people. We offer Medication Assisted Treatment and behavioral health services. We believe there is life beyond addiction and strive to help our patients discover their purpose and community in a healthy environment. We are looking for people who are willing to work in a fast paced medical environment.
Principal Duties and Personal Attributes as a Peer Recovery Coach The Peer Recovery Coach will work closely with program directors and counselors, to help patients receiving medication assisted treatment, to overcome barriers that limit their ability to receive maximum therapeutic benefit from services. Peer Recovery Coach will also support patients in identifying and connecting to available resources within the community that will best support their recovery efforts.
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED required
Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals
Experience working with or in tandem with peer support networks
Peer Coaching or Peer Support Specialist Certification, Required (CCAR, CPSW)
Essential Functions
Assist individuals with recovery planning, relapse prevention, housing needs, and education/employment
Perform outreach and engagement into local evidence-based treatment for people experiencing substance misuse
Create meaningful and lasting relationships with individuals with substance misuse seeking treatment and understand their needs to assist them in being linked to the appropriate treatment resources
Facilitate peer recovery support services, in a group and/or individual settings
Partner with treatment providers, hospital Emergency Departments, harm reduction organizations, support services, law enforcement, and other partners to educate each about the availability of treatment and ensure effective linkage to services from the community
Exhibit a nonjudgmental approach, listen with empathy, and have the ability to support people in discovering their own solutions
Experience
Lived experience of recovery from substance misuse for a minimum of 1 year
Completion of minimum 60 hours of peer recovery coach training or willingness to complete this training within 6 months of employment required
A person who has utilized medication assisted treatment/recovery and who is actively participating in his/her chosen pathway of recovery required
Job Type Full-Time M-F 8:00am-4:30, in clinic with rotational Saturday's
Benefits
401(k)
Vision
Health
Dental
PTO
At Porch Light Health, we invest in your future—after 6 months of employment, and as program spots become available , you’ll have the opportunity to enroll in our fully online Medical Assistant (MA) program, designed for flexible evening learning. Don’t miss your chance to turn a job into a career!
Anticipated Application Window This role is anticipated to close within 30 days from the date of posting. However, if the position has not been filled, PLH may keep the application period open longer.
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Principal Duties and Personal Attributes as a Peer Recovery Coach The Peer Recovery Coach will work closely with program directors and counselors, to help patients receiving medication assisted treatment, to overcome barriers that limit their ability to receive maximum therapeutic benefit from services. Peer Recovery Coach will also support patients in identifying and connecting to available resources within the community that will best support their recovery efforts.
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED required
Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals
Experience working with or in tandem with peer support networks
Peer Coaching or Peer Support Specialist Certification, Required (CCAR, CPSW)
Essential Functions
Assist individuals with recovery planning, relapse prevention, housing needs, and education/employment
Perform outreach and engagement into local evidence-based treatment for people experiencing substance misuse
Create meaningful and lasting relationships with individuals with substance misuse seeking treatment and understand their needs to assist them in being linked to the appropriate treatment resources
Facilitate peer recovery support services, in a group and/or individual settings
Partner with treatment providers, hospital Emergency Departments, harm reduction organizations, support services, law enforcement, and other partners to educate each about the availability of treatment and ensure effective linkage to services from the community
Exhibit a nonjudgmental approach, listen with empathy, and have the ability to support people in discovering their own solutions
Experience
Lived experience of recovery from substance misuse for a minimum of 1 year
Completion of minimum 60 hours of peer recovery coach training or willingness to complete this training within 6 months of employment required
A person who has utilized medication assisted treatment/recovery and who is actively participating in his/her chosen pathway of recovery required
Job Type Full-Time M-F 8:00am-4:30, in clinic with rotational Saturday's
Benefits
401(k)
Vision
Health
Dental
PTO
At Porch Light Health, we invest in your future—after 6 months of employment, and as program spots become available , you’ll have the opportunity to enroll in our fully online Medical Assistant (MA) program, designed for flexible evening learning. Don’t miss your chance to turn a job into a career!
Anticipated Application Window This role is anticipated to close within 30 days from the date of posting. However, if the position has not been filled, PLH may keep the application period open longer.
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