Role OverviewThe Street Outreach Recovery Coach directly engages individuals experiencing substance use disorders in community settings, including streets, encampments, shelters, public spaces, and other nontraditional environments. The Recovery Coach provides peer support, overdose prevention education, recovery resources, and connections to treatment, housing, healthcare, and community services.
What You Will Do
Conduct proactive outreach to individuals experiencing substance use disorders, build trusting relationships, provide compassionate support, and meet individuals where they are in their recovery journey.
Why It Might Be a Fit
This role requires a demonstrated understanding of recovery principles, peer support practices, and harm reduction approaches, as well as strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish trusting relationships with diverse populations.
Requirements
- Certification as a Recovery Coach, Peer Recovery Specialist, or Peer Support Specialist
- Lived experience with substance use recovery
- Experience working with individuals affected by substance use disorders, homelessness, mental health challenges, or other complex social needs
- Community outreach, peer support, case management, or human services experience
Benefits
- Paid time off (pro-rated)
- 12 sick days per year
- 9 holidays per year
- $22-23 per hour
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