BEHAVIORAL HEALTH RECOVERY COACH II

About the role

Catholic Charities Family and Community Services (CCFCS) is a regional agency dedicated to supporting individuals with mental health, substance use, and chronic health conditions. We provide recovery-oriented activities and interventions, focusing on education, vocational objectives, and community living.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with learning adaptive behaviors and avoiding triggers that lead to relapse.
• Provide training on treatment regimens, recovery concepts, and self-care skills.
• Collaborate with family and caregivers to develop interventions for specific issues.
• Develop and implement behavioral health and health education support groups.
• Support individuals in accessing social service systems and navigating recovery-oriented systems of care.
• Offer tutoring and skill development for individuals as needed.
• Assist individuals in overcoming personal and social problems affecting their educational and employment goals.
• Provide peer support services in the individual's home or community to support them during crises or relapses.
• Model a successful recovery lifestyle and share personal experiences to build rapport and enhance quality of life.
• Participate in staff meetings and other department and agency activities.
• Represent CCFCS on appropriate committees.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human service or related field required.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience working with persons with substance use, mental health disorder, and chronic health conditions.
• If providing Peer supports, a current certification in Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA/CRPA-P) or a Certified Peer Specialist certification (NYCPS/NYCPS-P) is required.
• Previous experience working with diverse populations, including low to moderate-income families.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize duties.
• Willingness to foster cooperation and teamwork.
• Continuous use of a reliable, registered, and insured vehicle.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate ethical business practices and possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Adhere to all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, including confidentiality and privacy standards.
• Complete a background check.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and 403b retirement plan.
• Generous time off package and work-life balance.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Supportive and collaborative environment.
• Opportunities for growth and development.
• Intrinsic reward of making a positive impact in people's lives.

Pay

$20.50 / hour

Schedule

Monday - Friday, Days