What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recovery Coach - Jail Diversion position at Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery (CCAR)?
Employment Opportunity with the Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery (CCAR)
The Recovery Coach will provide recovery coaching services in identified courts and community settings, serving as a motivator, recovery resource broker, and liaison.
A cover letter highlighting your interest and experience is required.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Provide recovery coaching to individuals within DMHAS Jail Diversion Programs.
• Work closely with DMHAS staff, DMHAS contracted treatment providers and court staff.
• Educate and assist family members as requested.
• Serve as a recovery ambassador.
• Promote the message and services of CCAR.
• Participate in ongoing recovery coach training, education and performance support.
• Report writing, record keeping as required.
• Travel required.
• Other duties as required.
Qualifications:
• Experience with the addiction recovery process.
• Understanding of medication-assisted treatment and practices.
• Familiarity with local support services, resources and recovery community.
• Capability of building an effective coach-recoveree relationship.
• Demonstrated skill in actively listening, asking good questions, awareness of self and treating people as resources.
• Understanding of and ability to maintain appropriate boundaries.
• Ability to work within a court setting and within the community,
• Availability to work a flexible schedule.
• Cross-cultural skills, and experience with culturally diverse populations.
• Bilingual abilities are a plus.
• A valid driver’s license, insurance and reliable vehicle required.
• Strong customer service ethic essential.
• Certificate of completion of the CCAR Recovery Coach Academy©.
• Certificate of completion of Ethical Considerations for Recovery Coaches© preferred.
• Certificate of completion of Spirituality for Recovery Coaches© preferred
• Certificate of completion of Recovery Coaching and Professionalism Settings© preferred.
• Recovery Coach Professional (RCP) designation or in process to earn designation.
The Recovery Coach role is a full time (35 hour/week) hourly position. A cover letter highlighting your interest and experience is required. Submit cover letter and resume by clicking the "Apply for this Job" button. Cover letters and resumes will be accepted until position is filled. Equal Opportunity Employer. Note: A cover letter is required. Resumes without a cover letter will not be considered.