Recovery Coach

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Clinical Supervisor, the Recovery Coach is responsible for providing recovery services to clients based on the consumers' needs and preferences. The role is to serve as a "recovery guide" and role model for persons served. When seeking to re-engage patients who meet program criteria, the worker will serve as a linkage with the counselor and as a support for the patient completing community referrals. Independence in the community is the ultimate goal of the program.

Essential Functions

• Maintains a caseload of Intensive Case Management clients and is responsible for assisting them in various recovery life skills consistent with their needs and preferences.
• Examples of skill areas include, but are not limited to: Guidance as to personal care & independent living skills, Personal health & safety awareness, Money management, Transportation, Interpersonal communications.
• The Recovery Coach will assist the client in successful completion of their recovery plan by:
• Monitoring client’s progress in completing recovery goals.
• Cooking transportation for patients to necessary community services.
• Attending community meetings to market the program and to develop community resources.
• Advocating to ensure patients have access to and receive services from community-based programs.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED and at least (1) year experience in medical or mental health or a related area required.
• CCAR (Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery) Certification or Advocacy Unlimited Certification required.
• Experiential or actual knowledge of Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT).

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation plus a comprehensive array of benefits including:
• Work Life Balance- Flexibility: Great work life balance with clinics closed on Sundays. No current on-call responsibilities. Time off including PTO (4 weeks), three (3) Paid training days and thirteen (13) paid holidays, including your birthday!
• 35 hour work week and so much more!
• Health Insurance & Dental Insurance- with flexible employee contribution options depending upon chosen plan.
• Voluntary Vision Insurance.
• Life Insurance and AD&D – 100% paid by Root Center for Advanced Recovery.
• Short-Term Disability – 100% paid by Root Center for Advanced Recovery.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with a 5% employer match after 6 months of employment and an additional 5% employer contribution after 1 year of employment.
• $2000 provided annually for tuition, license reimbursement, certifications or other educational activities, including 3 paid training days for educational activities and conferences; an additional $1000 available for counselors seeking outside supervision hours when such can not be provided in the organization internally.
• Annual bonus eligible based on agency performance.
• Root Center has approved sites for the following NHSC Loan Repayment Programs: The Loan Repayment Program, Students to Service Loan Repayment Program, Rural Community Loan Repayment Program and Substance Use Disorder Workforce Loan Repayment Program.

EEO Statement

Root Center is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. Root considers applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, an individual’s sex, race, color, religion, age, disability, status as a veteran, or national or ethnic origin; nor does Root Center discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression.