Voices of Hope - Lexington. Inc
Location
Lexington, Kentucky
Salary
$18 / HOUR
Provide peer-based recovery support and coaching to incarcerated individuals and their families to help them achieve personal recovery goals. Connect participants with community resources and advocate for their needs within healthcare and legal systems.
Requires a high school diploma and lived experience with substance use recovery. Candidates must meet specific detention center eligibility requirements and possess a valid driver's license.
Program Coordinator OVERVIEW The Recovery Coach with Voices of Hope plays a crucial role in supporting individuals on their journey of recovery from substance use disorders. The Recovery Coach provides peer-based recovery support to incarcerated individuals and their families, helping participants set and achieve personal goals, develop coping strategies, and build their recovery capital to meet their recovery goals. This position requires empathy, understanding, and a deep commitment to supporting individuals through their recovery process. This position will aim to decrease women's risk for overdose after community re-entry through an innovative Overdose Prevention Intervention Package (OPIP), grounded in recovery coaching, delivered pre- and post-release.
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS High school diploma or equivalent required. Lived experience with substance use recovery is highly preferred. Must meet the detention centers' requirements including: Cannot have been incarcerated in Harlan Co. Jail Cannot have been incarcerated in Kentucky River Regional Jail (past 2 years) Cannot have been incarcerated in Leslie Co. Jail (past 6 months) and must have 6 months of sobriety Additional certifications in peer support or recovery coaching are advantageous. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information. Understanding of substance use disorders, recovery principles, and available community resources. Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. Must be 18 or older Be able to complete I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Be able to complete a background check (prior convictions may not necessarily disqualify an applicant) This job description is a general overview and may be subject to change based on the organization’s needs and priorities.
Voices of Hope offers a very competitive benefits package for all full-time employees including: Accrued PTO (up to 80 hours the first year) Self-Care time off Paid holidays Community Service time off Simple IRA Medical (100% premium paid by employer for employee) Dental (100% premium paid by employer for employee) Vision(100% premium paid by employer for employee) Life Insurance (100% premium paid by employer for employee) On the Job training
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