Engagement Specialist / Recovery Coach - PT (25-135) at Network180
Network180 · Grand Rapids, United States Of America · Onsite
- Junior
- Office in Grand Rapids
Position: Engagement Specialist / Recovery Coach
Req.#: 25-135
FTE: Irregular part-time, Non-Exempt
Compensation: $17.24 - $22.86. The final job offer is based on several factors (internal equity, skills, education, experience, and credentials).
Network180 employees make a difference in people’s lives every day, making our community a better place to live. We are the behavioral health community organization responsible for the delivery of mental health, substance abuse treatment coordination, and developmental disabilities services for Kent County. We need individuals who are passionate about making a difference by helping others.
We are seeking an Engagement Specialist / Recovery Coach.
Engagement Specialist
If assigned to Substance Use Engagement Center, where individuals who are actively intoxicated and/or individuals who have recently used alcohol or other drugs can safely recover from acute intoxication, will engage with the individuals accessing the center, performing needs assessments, completing recovery plans, and referring to appropriate services. The SUD Engagement Center will provide alternatives to jail, emergency departments, and other emergent behavioral health services. This service will not provide long-term (more than 23 hours) housing, medical detoxification, psychiatry, or residential substance abuse treatment, however linking and coordination with these types of community resources will be provided. Additional resources provided will include access to showers and hygiene products, food, and clothing.
One of the three engagement specialists will have specialized training in working with the unique needs of women with a substance use disorder though collaboration and partnership with providers in the community. The engagement specialist identified for the women’s specialty will both staff the Engagement Center as well as assist the Mel Trotter Outreach team.
If assigned to other areas of Mel Trotter, ensure individuals understand their care, assisting them with medical follow through, building rapport and following up after appointments to encourage honest/accurate communication and reporting of symptoms/problems to the medical team. Determine which individuals may need to be directed to behavioral health screening and assisting them in access. Assist individuals towards harm reduction, wellness, and readiness for treatment.
Recovery Coach
The Recovery Coach will assist individuals in understanding and accessing substance use disorder services. The Recovery Coach will model competency in recovery and demonstrate on-going coping skills. The Recovery Coach will bring their lived experience and peer perspective to the Treatment and Support Court (multidisciplinary) Team.
When working as part of the Mobile Crisis Response Team: A Recovery Coach will work in conjunction with clinicians to provide crisis intervention services in homes, shelters, doctors’ offices and emergency departments, schools, treatment facilities, Adult Foster Care Homes, and other community locations. The coach will be responsible for completing seven-day follow-up contact with individuals who receive crisis intervention services from the Mobile Crisis Response Team.
This position is 16 hours a week, 6:00 am to 2:00 pm every other Saturday and Sunday There are no on call, or holiday requirements for this position. This assignment is in-person at Mel Trotter Ministries - 225 Commerce Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST
- High School diploma or general education degree (GED).
- Certified Peer Recovery Mentor or willingness to create a plan to obtain State Certification as a Peer Recovery Mentor within two years of employment.
- In stable recovery.
- Actively participating in a recovery program (12 step, church/spiritual, or other recovery support group).
- Possession of a valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation for job related use.
- Knowledge about substance use disorders as it pertains to recovery and crisis planning.
- Work effectively in a multicultural environment and skills and capabilities of bridging language/cultural barriers to Network180 services within diverse communities.
- Lived experiences with mental illness/developmental disabilities/substance use disorders valued.
- Basic computer skills.
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Good problem-solving skills.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR RECOVERY COACH:
- High School diploma or general education degree (GED).
- At least two years relevant work experience, which may include volunteer work.
- Actively working in a recovery program (12 step, church/spiritual, or other recovery support group).
- State of Michigan Certified Peer Recovery Coach or be eligible to become certified by the State as a Peer Recovery Coach, which requires an individual to have:
- Long-term, stable recovery from alcohol and other drugs ;
- Able to identify with another individual based on their shared life experiences to promote recovery by removing barriers and obstacles to recovery;
- Has been a recipient of mental health and/or substance abuse services for at least one year, with a substantial life disruption due to their substance abuse condition;
- Have personal experience with navigating complex substance abuse treatment services.
- Possession of a valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation for job related use.
- Lived experiences with mental illness/developmental disabilities/substance use disorders valued.
- Knowledge and skills sufficient for establishing effective relationships with consumers who have a substance use disorder, their families, and team members.
- Knowledge about substance use disorders as it pertains to recovery and crisis planning.
- Basic computer skills.
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Good problem-solving skills.
Work effectively in a multicultural environment and skills and capabilities of bridging language/cultural barriers to Network180 services within diverse communities
Job interviews are being conducted in person or via the internet. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed on the job description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. For a detailed job description and responsibilities please review the job description. Network180 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Network180 participates in E-Verify.
Network180 is a drug and alcohol-free workplace, which includes the prohibition of medical and recreational marijuana use. Successful completion of a drug screen is part of our background check process.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Assistance with the application process may be requested through the Human Resources Department at 616 336-3909 or [email protected].
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
