What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wellness Advocate and Recovery Coach position at TEN SIXTEEN RECOVERY NETWORK?

Job Description

Position Purpose : Will work in the Emergency Departments in a grant-funded position. Utilizing the Project Assert protocols, collaborate with ED staff in order to facilitate screening of and referral for treatment of patients that struggle with substance use disorder.

Provide Recovery Coaching services intended to help people to begin, maintain and enhance their personal recovery from alcohol and other drugs.

Principal Responsibilities

Wellness Advocate :

Provides services intended to help people to establish and maintain personal recovery from drug and / or alcohol addiction and improve the quality of recovery.
Act as a role model to persons in recovery / seeking recovery; model / mentor the recovery process and demonstrate healthy coping skills. Inspire hope.
Work with ED medical staff to conduct screening of and referral for treatment of substance abuse problems, including tobacco dependence.
Provides consultation on other inpatient medical units when requested by hospital social work / medical staff.
Conducts face-to-face private, confidential interviews with patients to assess need for substance abuse treatment, support or preventive services.
Performs a Brief Intervention on patients with alcohol, tobacco and other drug problems; discusses the process of change, uncovers barriers to care and develops a plan for change with the patient.
Able to refer patients to local peer support options and treatment services for substance use disorders.
Provides advocacy services to patients with alcohol and other drug related health conditions, follow-up needs and relevant information.
Identify resources, develop or create resource plan to meet identified needs, and the ability to work with other agencies and systems to assist client in obtaining necessary resources.
Network with and become familiar with other local agencies and services that might be of service to patients during and after medical facility stay.
Make follow-up phone calls to see how the patient is progressing on their change plan; encouraging them to attend support meetings and follow through on referrals.
Facilitate support groups and conduct individual coaching sessions during the week with those in early recovery from a substance use disorder, if applicable..
Track and record all encounters in program documentation; maintain program database

Recovery Coach :

Act as a role model to persons in recovery and seeking recovery; model / mentor the recovery process and demonstrate healthy coping skills. Inspire hope in clients regarding their own recovery.

Work collaboratively with the other members of the team (therapists, other recovery coaches, prevention staff and office manager) to help clients move forward in their recovery through an integrated approach.

Meet individually with people that would like the assistance and accountability of a coach and peer mentor; develop a Recovery Plan with the client.

Facilitate groups that :

Provide support and accountability; discussing struggles, new ways to approach difficult situations and personal insights.

Teach and strengthen the use of skills needed to achieve and maintain personal recovery

Introduce and link individuals to community resources, self-help groups, and peer supports outside of the agency to promote community integration.

Maintain an environment of welcome and acceptance at the Recovery Center, so that the community values the Center as a place of help and hope. Comfortably talk with all people that stop in at the Recovery Center, whether dropping in, coming for scheduled programming, or other community visitations.

Maintain contact, by phone or in person with participants to ensure their on-going success. Provide re-engagement support as needed.

Participate in local team meetings as appropriate.

Complete all required documentation in a timely, appropriate, legible manner.

Preparation, Experience and Skills :

Associates degree in medical, human services, psychology or related field. Bachelor’s degree preferred.

2 to 3 years relevant work and / or life experience

3 years of active, continuous recovery; 5 years preferred; strong working knowledge of drugs, alcohol, substance use disorders and recovery principles

CCAR or CPRC certified or secured within the first 6 months. CADC preferred

Excellent interpersonal skills to instill confidence and to advocate for patients and their family.

Able to deal tactfully with others and to establish rapport and maintain harmonious working relationships with persons from varied backgrounds.

Moderate computer skills.

Demonstrated understanding of confidentiality.

Solid computer and time management skills; must be sufficient to meet the documentation requirements and productivity goals of the position.

Good written communication skills

Strong orientation toward a team approach to service delivery.

40 hours per week

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