What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Recovery Coach position at Cooper Riis?
Mental Health Recovery Coach
Location: Mill Spring, NC
Schedule: Monday – Friday 8 am – 5 pm
Pay: Starting at $17.50 per hour and increases based on experience
Benefits:
- PTO/Sick Time accrual from day 1
- Medical/Dental/Vision benefits
- Company funded life insurance
- Retirement plan & company match
- Free Meals on shift
Responsibilities
- Serve as primary welcoming and support for new residents, including community orientation and ongoing support.
- Act as an ambassador for CooperRiis, providing tours to new residents, their families, and CRA residents when available.
- Participate in team meetings and community activities such as morning and community meetings.
- Provide relationship-oriented coaching and support to help residents acclimate to the CooperRiis community, fully engage in community life, and progress toward recovery.
- Assist the clinical team in managing crisis situations, including one-to-one support for residents in crisis and observing community dynamics.
- Maintain full knowledge of CooperRiis' risk level system, complete safety documentation, and document daily observations of residents when assigned.
- Provide residents with reminders for taking scheduled medications and attending appointments with their clinical team, as well as offering general encouragement and coaching.
- Participate in QMHP supervision and all mandatory training as per CooperRiis policies.
- Provide transportation for residents to off-site appointments, in coordination with nursing and the Farm Program Director.
- Support CWS crews as needed and lead a crew in the absence of a crew leader.
- Assist in garden and greenhouse activities or show a willingness to train for backup roles in these areas.
- Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned by the Farm Program Director.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience working with adults who have significant mental health challenges.
- More than 2 years of employment experience with a residential mental health or substance use program preferred.
- At least 21 years old with a current and valid North Carolina Driver’s License and an acceptable driving record per CooperRiis policy.
- Experience or willingness to train in garden and greenhouse activities.
*CooperRiis is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
*CooperRiis is a therapeutic healing community located in Mill Spring, NC. We are a Smoke/Drug/Alcohol Free Facility.
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