Peer Recovery Coach - Full Time

Wentworth-Douglass Physicians Organization (WDP)
United States, New Hampshire, Dover
798 Central Avenue (Show on map)
Feb 12, 2025
Full time - 40hrs/wk. Schedule: Wed &Thursday 10am-8:30pm, Friday 9am-6:30pm and Saturday 10am -8:30pm. Join our dynamic interdisciplinary team dedicated to providing exceptional support to patients in their first year of recovery from alcohol and other drug addictions. As a Recovery Support Specialist, your role will be vital in ensuring patients in early abstinence are monitored, cared for, and empowered in their journey toward long-term recovery. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with Healthcare Teams: Work closely with fellow team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate personalized care plans tailored to each patient's needs. Support New Patients: Welcome and assist new patients as they enter the program, guiding them through paperwork, orientation, and helping them settle in with ease. Treatment Plan Implementation: Play an active role in assisting the treatment team in executing comprehensive treatment plans, focusing on individual progress. Education High School Diploma or Equivalent required or Bachelor's Degree PSYCHOLOGY preferred Licenses and Credentials Recovery Coach NH State Certification - within 1yr. preferred Certified Recovery Support Worker [CRSW - New Hampshire] - New Hampshire Board for Certification of Alcohol and Other Drug Use Professionals preferred Experience sustained recovery experience 2-3 years required experience working with people with substance use disorders 3-5 years required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Ability to maintain effective working relationships with patients/families and staff. - Excellent problem-solving skills both one-on-one and in group situations. - Proficient in the use of office equipment and the computer Microsoft Word and Excel. - Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain written records and reports. - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions. - Demonstrates knowledge of and skill in the ability to safely and effectively operate standard. - Strong organizational and leadership skills. Physical Requirements Standing Frequently (34-66%) Walking Frequently (34-66%) Sitting Occasionally (3-33%) Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device) Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs Pushing Occasionally (3-33%) Pulling Occasionally (3-33%) Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%) Balancing Frequently (34-66%) Stooping Occasionally (3-33%) Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%) Crouching Occasionally (3-33%) Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%) Reaching Frequently (34-66%) Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%) Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%) Feeling Constantly (67-100%) Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%) Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%) Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%) Talking Constantly (67-100%) Hearing Constantly (67-100%) Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.