Peer Recovery Coach Trainer

Job Title: Peer Recovery Coach Trainer

Work Location: Statewide

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Employer Organization: Michigan Disability Rights Coalition

Work Assignment:  Contractual position with Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Behavioral and Physical Health and Aging Services Administration

Interested applicants will need to submit a resume and cover letter to Mipeers.org under the jobs link. MiPeer Careers – MiPeers

Summary

The Peer Recovery Coach Trainer is a contractual position serving in a key role with Michigan Disability Rights Coalition (MDRC) and Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Peer Services Area. The individual will be responsible for leading and participating in certification trainings and developing and facilitating continuing education trainings. This position works directly with a team of peers, providing essential support and coordination for special projects related to the workforce.

Why Work as a Trainer with MDHHS Peer Services Area?

• Gain knowledge of systems level work in relation to the peer services.
• Work as a part of a team that promotes recovery and wellbeing.
• Develop and provide trainings that are in areas of your expertise and passion.
• Ability to provide insight and influence the evidence-based practice of peer support.
• Daily opportunities to make a meaningful impact in the lives of persons on their recovery journey.
• Provide training opportunities throughout the state, gaining knowledge of individual communities.
• Collaborate with national consultants.
• Work with a group of leaders who value diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
• Attend continuing education for growth in your professional goals.
• Earn five weeks paid time off accrued per year.
• 14 paid holidays.
• Generous health, dental, and vision plan.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate five-day training, MDHHS peer recovery coach certification, up to three times per month.
• Administer testing sessions for MDHHS peer recovery coach certification.
• Work collaboratively to develop and implement continuing education trainings for the MDHHS peer workforce.
• Interview candidates for certification trainings.
• Consult with team to identify training needs.
• Model the CPRC Code of Ethics.
• Share your personal recovery story to provide hope and inspiration.
• Prioritize and plan work activities efficiently.
• Assist with special projects and assignments.
• Provide training summaries to the MDHHS Peer Services Area.

Required Qualifications

• MDHHS Certified Peer Recovery Coach.
• Minimum two years of work experience related to peer recovery coaching.
• Experience in delivering and facilitating training.
• Experience developing training materials including electronic and printed documents.
• Ability to maintain a training environment conducive to learning.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to connect and build rapport with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to seek solutions both individually and as a team.
• Ability to work in a leadership role within a team and with other contract trainers.
• Effective time management skills, including the ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and manage multiple assignments.
• Ability to serve as a role model for the peer workforce.
• Adhere to the MDHHS Certified Peer Recovery Coach Code of Ethics.
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs, including PowerPoint, Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Proficiency with Zoom and Microsoft Teams applications.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Peer Recovery Coach Trainer to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to support individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This role requires prolonged sitting, standing, and walking, as well as lifting up to 25 pounds, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or bending.

Travel

• Ability to complete extensive travel for work.
• Must have reliable transportation for travel to various training locations.
• Ability to stay overnight for multiple days.
• Responsible for maintaining travel logs and submitting accurate and timely travel expense reports.
• Flexibility to adjust travel plans based on changing schedules and priorities.
• May require some travel on Sunday depending on the training location.
• Attend state-wide and regional meetings, conferences, and workshops.
• Must adhere to MDHHS and MDRC travel policies and guidelines.

Salary and Benefits

Salary:

• 40 hours a week.
• $22.00 – $25.00 per hour based on skills and experience.

Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits:

• Blue Care Network insurance: $10 per pay period for employee, $20 for a family of two, $30 for a family of three or more. Blue Care Network is an HMO.
• Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance: $20 per pay period for employee, $40 for a family of two, $60 for a family of three or more. Blue Cross Blue Shield is a Preferred Provider Organization.
• Free dental and vision coverage for employee and family.
• Medical, dental, and vision start on day one of employment.

403(b) Information:

• The option to immediately enroll in a 403B plan with a 2% employer matching contribution after one year.

Paid Time Off:

• MDRC offers paid time off. Employees earn eight hours of PTO per 80-hour bi-weekly pay period.

Holidays:

• MDRC offers 14 paid holidays, including New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, President’s Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Americans with Disabilities Act Holiday, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Eve Day.