Peer Recovery Ambassador- IN

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Connecticut Innovations

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Indianapolis, Indiana

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Conduct community outreach to generate treatment referrals and build relationships with healthcare providers and recovery partners. Educate referral sources about available services and maintain accurate documentation of outreach activities in the CRM.

Qualifications

You have a High School Diploma or GED equivalent and at least one year of continuous personal recovery experience. You are proficient in Microsoft Office and possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, comfortable with field-based outreach and speaking to diverse audiences.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Microsoft Office

client centered communication methods

Job Description

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Conduct community outreach to generate qualified treatment referrals.
  • Build and maintain relationships with healthcare providers, recovery communities, sober homes, clinicians, and community partners.
  • Attend recovery events, meetings, networking opportunities, and community outreach activities to Represent Aware Recovery Care.
  • Educate referral sources about Aware Recovery Care, available services, treatment programs and recovery services offered by the company.
  • Develop and maintain a portfolio of relationships with referral sources within the assigned region; serve as the primary point of contact for those partners.
  • Maintain accurate documentation of outreach activity and referral development efforts for assigned region.
  • Communicate professionally and ethically with referral partners, clients, families and the general public.
  • Meet established outreach and referral development goals as assigned by Aware and supervisor.
  • Maintain accurate documentation of outreach activity and referral development efforts in the CRM within required timeframes.
  • Represent Aware Recovery Care in a professional and recovery focused manner.
  • Coordinate with the cross functional departments and teams to ensure smooth handoffs from initial community contact to enrollment in care.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:                                                                                                                                                      

  • Must actively reside within the state of Indiana.
  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
  • Minimum of 1 year (2 years preferred) of continuous personal recovery from any Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and/or personal experience with addiction in family members or loved ones.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Comfortable working in a field-based outreach and comfortable speaking to mixed audiences including clinicians, hospital staff, families, and people actively seeking recovery.
  • Self-starter with strong motivation and organizational skills.
  • Passionate about helping individuals struggling with substance use disorders.
  • Ability to work ethically and professionally in sensitive environments.
  • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.
  • Demonstrated ability to maintain ethical and professional boundaries in sensitive environments.
  • Preferred but not required: Active or in-progress peer certification (e.g., CCAR, state Peer Recovery Specialist credential) where applicable

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

  • Knowledge of client centered communication methods.
  • Ability to develop professional relationships with referral partners, treatment facilities and other members of the general public.
  • Must be able to self-start and possess excellent time management skills
  • Appreciation and respect for principles of diversity, equity, and Ability to engage with diverse audiences (age, gender, nationality, race/ethnicity, profession, etc.)

Benefits Highlights:
Coverage: Health, vision and dental through Cigna, FSA, HSA that comes with an employer match, along with STD, LTD, life insurance, EAP, and more. 
Balance: Competitive accrued Paid Time Off (PTO) plan, 10 paid Holidays, 2 paid floating Holidays of your choice, and 7 Days of Sick Time. 
Development: Certification/continuing education eligibility, leadership development and 1 paid day off a year to go towards personal professional development. 
Retirement: 401(k) retirement plan with Voya.
Culture: Great Place to Work certified #GPTW, dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion, and a growing working environment. 
*In order to be eligible for our full benefits package you must be employed full time at a minimum of 32 hours a week* 
 
*Aware Recovery Care is an equal opportunity employer*

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Connecticut Innovations

CI is Connecticut’s strategic venture capital arm and is the leading source of financing and ongoing support for innovative, growing companies. By offering equity and debt investments, strategic guidance and introductions to valuable partners, we help promising businesses to thrive. Learn more at ctinnovations.com
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