Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Peer Recovery Coach II - School of Medicine, Emergency Medicine Job Number 140287 Job Type Regular Full-Time Division School Of Medicine Department SOM: Emerg Med: Admin Job Category Nursing and Clinical Services Campus Location (For Posting) : Location US-GA-Atlanta Location : Name Steiner Building Grady Campus Remote Work Classification Primarily On Campus Health and Safety Information Position involves clinical patient contact Discover Your Career at Emory University

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Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Provide strategic oversight and training of new Peer Recovery Coaches. Develop and implement coaching strategies for team growth. Optimize peer placement and manage follow ups at Grady and Emory Midtown hospitals. Guides and directs other Peer Recovery Coaches. Completes all necessary data entry, analysis, and reporting. Responsible for responding to persons in the emergency department or hospital inpatient setting who have experienced overdose or other challenges because of use or misuse of substances (e.g. opioids, cocaine, methamphetamine). Upholds the culture, principles, and values of recovery in all aspects of services provided to individuals, family members, friends, and allies and will provide connections to local recovery communities surrounding the hospital, as well as treatment and recovery support services in these communities. Provides peer support to persons who have experienced overdose or other challenges with substance use or misuse. Provides information and facilitates development of relationships with individuals, support/mutual aid groups, and service providers when appropriate. Follows up when the peers agree. Manages boundaries in relationships and adjusts in accordance with guidance provided by team leadership. Provides support to families and allies of people who have experienced overdose or other challenges with substance use in assigned emergency departments. Provides information and education about the recovery process to these individuals when appropriate. Manages boundaries in the relationships and adjust in accordance with guidance provided by team leadership. Develops and sustains relationships with community resources, supports, and services for the persons experiencing overdose or other challenges with substance use or misuse and families, friends, and allies of those persons. Maintains strong collaborative relationships with all hospital staff and partners. Honors professional boundaries with these individuals. Provides education about the recovery process to caregivers, patients, and hospital staff. Travels between Grady and Emory sites support teams on administrative task as well as provide hands on team support. Keeps and maintains accurate and comprehensive records in accordance with guidance provided by team leadership.Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A high school diploma or equivalent, and active Certified Addiction Recovery Empowerment Specialist (CARES) certification or meets CARES eligibility requirements. One year of experience as a Peer Recovery Coach.

NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location.  Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

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