Overnight Peer Recovery Coach/Attendant at Milestone Recovery

Portland, Maine, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Jul, 26

Salary

22.0

Posted On

20 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Peer recovery coaching, Motivational interviewing, Client engagement, Crisis support, Documentation, Medication administration support, Cleaning and sanitation, Confidentiality, Substance use disorder support, Mental health support, Conflict de-escalation, Professional communication

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description Our Mission is to provide compassionate care and services to empower individuals experiencing substance use disorders, mental illnesses, and homelessness to attain an enhanced quality of life regardless of ability to pay. Position Profile: The Overnight Peer Recovery Coach & Attendant provides support and acts as a resource to clients who are currently in the Milestone Residential Treatment Program, a 28-day treatment program in Portland, Maine. Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Function as a member of the Milestone Residential Treatment Program (RTP) team which includes responsibilities such as the following: Participate in trainings, including Motivational Interviewing, to develop skills consistent with program core values and develop client engagement with peer recovery work within the Milestone Community. Provide support and oversight to Residential Treatment Program throughout the shift to include engaging in hourly room checks; must have the ability to be awake and alert for all hours of the shift Responsible for cleaning duties including dusting, cleaning up occasional spills and messes, sanitizing surfaces, organizing, and generally helping to maintain a clean and functional unit. Work in a professional and compassionate manner with Milestone clients who struggle with addiction, and may have histories that include being unhoused, criminal activity, trafficking, and/or exploitation, and maintain strict confidentiality at all times. Document activities in client record as needed. Facilitate morning medication pass and document client medications (clients self-administer their medications) Participate in supervision with the Clinical Team Lead. Accept and perform other duties as assigned. Schedule: 8:00 p.m. - 8:00 a.m. Compensation: Compensation for this position rages from $20.00 - $22.00/hour, based on experience. Overnight shift differential is $2.50 per hour; overnight weekend differential is $5.00. Benefits: This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position with 4 weeks annual accrued PTO and 8 paid holidays. Milestone does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, or receipt of public assistance in the admission or access to or treatment in its programs or activities. Requirements Candidates for this position must be a Peer Recovery Coach and/or a Certified Intentional Peer Support Specialist OR be able to obtain one of these certifications within 6 months of hire. Must possess a valid driver’s license, have a reliable vehicle, and be able to transport clients.

Responsibilities

The Peer Recovery Coach provides overnight support and oversight to clients in a residential treatment program, including hourly room checks and facility maintenance. They also facilitate medication passes, document client activities, and engage with clients to support their recovery journey.