Recovery Coach - DOC Program

CCAR is looking to hire a full time Recovery Coach for the DOC Program to work with DOC Addiction Services staff in providing recovery coaching services within identified Department of Correction facilities, serving as a motivator, recovery resource broker, and liaison. 

The ideal person will be enthusiastic, extremely well organized and passionate in working closely with people in recovery. CCAR offers a highly attractive compensation package that includes competitive wages, benefits, paid holidays and vacation time. A valid driver’s license, insurance and reliable vehicle are required.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Provide recovery coaching to incarcerated individuals that are close to discharge with a focus on those individuals receiving Medication 
    Assisted Treatment.
• Work closely with Addiction Services/Medical personnel and staff.
• Facilitate timely referrals and placements to ongoing treatment/recovery support providers.
• Follow up with individuals post discharge to continue recovery planning.
• Connect patients to a larger community of care.
• 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 by CCAR and/or DOC.
• 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 Correctional Facility setting.
• 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.
• Certificate of completion of the CCAR Recovery Coach Academy© preferred.
• 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 in Professional Settings© preferred.
• Recovery Coach Professional (RCP) designation or in process to earn designation.

The Recovery Coach role is a full time non-exempt hourly (35 hour/week) position. Must be able to work a flexible schedule. A cover letter highlighting your interest and experience is required. Cover letters and resumes will be accepted until position is filled. Submit cover letter and resume by clicking on the "apply" button or by fax 860-244-2228 or mail to CCAR, Attn: Human Resources, 75 Charter Oak Avenue Building 1 Suite 305, Hartford, CT 06106. Equal Opportunity Employer. Note: Resumes without cover letters will not be considered.