Foster care recovery coach academy of america

a division of river jordan inc.

foster care Peer recovery coach Training

pre-screening information:

  • Must have High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) Certification
  • Have experience receiving Foster Care services as a youth and have received behavioral or mental health services while in the child welfare system
  • Provide three (3) written references by non-family members (1 preferred to be from a child welfare professional)
  • 500 word essay including foster care experience and why you wish to become a Foster Care Peer Recovery Coach
  • Criminal record clear of any criminal sexual conduct in both childhood and adulthood

Application process:

  • A River Jordan representative will contact you by email within 14 business days of application submission
  • The email will state approval or denial.
  • If approved, email will come with an attached invitation to apply to the Foster Care Peer Recovery Coach Training.
  • There will be a direct link to the application along with any further instructions also attached
  • If denied, applicant will receive documentation detailing reasons individual is ineligible
  • The applying Alumni is to complete the written application and online questionnaire
  • Within 14 business days, a FCRCAA Trainer of Trainers will contact applicant to schedule a phone interview
  • The FCRCAA Trainer of Trainers and a Foster Care Peer Recovery Coach will conduct the phone interview
  • Supporting documents supplied by the applicant will be discussed in addition to any pertinent criteria
  • The Trainer and Coach conduct a peer-to-peer interview to determine eligibility based on criteria outlined in the Foster Care Alumni Academy of Michigan Manual
  • Final determination is provided to FCRCAA