The Overdose Survivor’s Outreach Project (OSOP) Community Peer Recovery Coach is an integral part of the OSOP Peer Recovery team that is designated to conduct outreach and engagement to survivors of an opiate overdose after discharge and referral from the Emergency Department (ED). This individual provides non-clinical services intended to aid patients in establishing recovery and reducing the risks associated with a subsequent overdose. The OSOP Peer Recovery Coach will assist in completing referrals to recovery support and substance abuse treatment services as well as developing service plans to promote successful linkage to referred services. Services will primarily be provided in the in the community, however the coach may meet patients in the ED to assure successful continuity in care.

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D. is required

Experience

The candidate must be actively engaged in his/her own recovery with a minimum of two years demonstrated personal recovery experience from alcohol and/or drug use.

Skills

read and interpret documents and write routine reportsbasic computer skills excellent interpersonal skillsability to relate to patients and health professionalsgood problem-solving skills willingness to learn and interest in acquiring new skills

Licensures, Certifications

obtains certification through the Maryland Addiction Professional Board within 18 months of hire and participates in continuing education programs

Physical Requirements

Able to perform the physical requirements of the position

Working Conditions

Works primarily in the community and in the ED with some exposure to noise, dust or temperature.

Patient & Workplace Safety: 

Employee has knowledge and understanding of patient and workforce safety as it relates to job duties. 

Patient Population: 

Demonstrates competency in the delivery of care and applies the knowledge to meet age-specific needs if applicable. 

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Conducts street outreach to locate and engage with referred OSOP patients from hospital EDsConducts screenings to understand the patient’s history of drug and/or alcohol use, treatment history, social service, and other recovery support needs and motivation to change behaviorFacilitates patient’s readiness for change and uses motivational interviewing techniques and other communication skills to support and encourage the patient to plan for reduction or elimination of drug and alcohol useAssists patients in setting personal recovery goalsWorks with healthcare team and patient to identify community supports and treatment services to promote recoverySupports patients and families to understand how to access community resourcesAssists patients in linking to community supports and treatment services, including helping secure transportation and other resourcesActs as a peer support after patient is discharged from the hospital; this involves face-to-face and phone engagement with patients in various community settingsProvides family members with recovery support materialsProvides education on risks of overdose and assures that patient and significant others have and are trained to use naloxoneCompletes required reports and other necessary documentation accurately

All roles must demonstrate GBMC Values

GBMC ValuesValue Description

Respect

I will treat everyone with courtesy. I will foster a healing environment.

Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacyListens and responds appropriately to others’ needs, feelings, and capabilities

Excellence

I will strive for superior performance in every aspect of my work. I will recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of others.

Meets and/or exceeds customer expectationsActively pursues learning and self-developmentPays attention to detail; follows through

Accountability

I will be professional in the way I act, look and speak. I will take ownership to solve problems.

Sets a positive, professional example for othersTakes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve themAppropriately plans and utilizes required resources for various job dutiesReports to work regularly and on time

Teamwork

I will be engaged and collaborative. I will keep people informed.

Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others for the success of the teamAddresses and resolves conflict in a positive waySeeks out the ideas of others to reach the best solutionsAcknowledges and celebrates the contribution of others

Ethical Behavior

I will always act with honesty and integrity. I will protect the patient.

Demonstrates honesty, integrity and good judgmentRespects the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients/families/coworkers

Results

I will set goals and measure outcomes that support organizational goals. I will give and accept help to achieve goals.

Embraces change and improvement in the work environmentContinuously seeks to improve the quality of products/servicesDisplays flexibility in dealing with new situations or obstaclesAchieves results on time by focusing on priorities and manages time efficiently

COVID-19 Vaccination

All applicants must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or obtain a GBMC approved medical or religious exemption prior to starting employment at GBMC Healthcare, to include Gilchrist and GBMC Health Partners.

Equal Employment Opportunity

GBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.