What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recovery Coach position at United Community & Family Services Inc?
Description
UCFS is looking for candidates who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others! We are currently seeking a full-time (40hr) Recovery Coach who will utilize personal recovery experience and training to assist individuals, families, couples, and groups, with engagement into substance use treatment, accessing and utilizing resources, and managing substance use disorders.
Position requiring travel between Norwich and Griswold offices with weekend or evening coverage as needed. Expectation will be to be at UCFS tabling events.
Essential Responsibilities -
- Provides peer mentoring support, information and guidance relevant to clients’ recovery needs (social skills, substance use recovery supports, training, mentoring, behavioral management skills and recreational activities, etc.)
- Collaborates with therapists and clients to determine care plans related to basic needs, legal, medical, insurance. Assists clients to meet basic needs via case management, skill building and coaching.
- Assists clients with access to program services, area resources.
- Participates in Case Reviews and supervision
- Provides documentation as required by funder, agency and program standards.
Requirements
- In recovery from substance use for minimum of 2 years, required.
- Minimum of Associates Degree, BA/BS preferred.
- Ability to provide a strength based, client centered approach to the delivery of service
- A valid driver’s license and state mandated levels of auto liability insurance
- All employees at UCFS are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19
UCFS offers a comprehensive benefits package including -
- Flexible schedules
- Competitive salaries
- Generous paid time off including 3 weeks vacation, 4 floating holidays and 10 sick days each year
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- 401(k) plan with 6% employer contribution
- Paid life and disability insurance
UCFS does not just welcome diversity, we celebrate it! We strive for diversity throughout our organization to reflect and represent the communities we serve. UCFS is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. BIPOC candidates are encouraged to apply.
