Case Manager - Recovery Coach

South Middlesex Opportu • Springfield, MA

21d • Onsite

About The Position

The Case Manager - Recovery Coach (CMRC) will provide recovery support services to patients with substance use disorder (SUD) and will assist patients in achieving sustained recovery. This position will maintain ongoing patient support of recovery, as well as ambivalence and will serve as a motivator. Why Work for SMOC? Flexible schedule, work/life balance and a 35-hour work week. Paid Time Off: All full-time employees can accrue up to 3 weeks of vacation, 2 weeks of sick time and are eligible for 12 paid holidays during their first year of employment. Employer Paid Life Insurance & AD&D and Long-Term Disability after 6 months of employment. Two Comprehensive Medical Plans with HRA Employer cost-sharing and 79% of premiums covered by the Employer. Dental w/ Orthodontic Coverage with 75% of premiums covered by the Employer EyeMed Vision Insurance 403(B) Retirement Plan with a company match on day one. Additional voluntary benefits including – additional Term and Whole Life Insurance policies, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, and Short-Term Disability. Flexible Spending Accounts, Dependent Care Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement and more.

Requirements

• Completion of Recovery Coach Academy training is required and Certified addiction Recovery Coach “CARC” designation required within the first 12 months of employment
• An open mind to the many paths of recovery
• Have lived experience in recovery
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Must currently be or have previously been a recipient of the Addiction Recovery Services
• Bilingual Spanish Language skills required
• Ability to facilitate recovery groups
• Demonstrated understanding of competence in serving culturally diverse populations
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to transport clients to appointments
• Valid MA driver’s license, reliable transportation and ability to meet insurance standards

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group support to referred clients, collaborate with staff as needed.
• Attend weekly Drug Court sessions.
• Establish a recovery plan with each individual.
• Provide related information and referrals to community-based resources.
• Maintain accurate client files and records, complete required paperwork.
• Drive clients to appropriate recovery activities.
• Engage all clients by understanding and addressing their needs whether within or outside the scope of work.
• Attend & participate in team meetings as requested and communicate effectively with clients and staff in other areas.
• Maintain confidentiality of client, employee and agency information in accordance with federal and state laws and funder requirements.
• Ensure compliance with program/department, agency and/or funder requirements, as well as SMOC policies & procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule, work/life balance and a 35-hour work week.
• Paid Time Off: All full-time employees can accrue up to 3 weeks of vacation, 2 weeks of sick time and are eligible for 12 paid holidays during their first year of employment.
• Employer Paid Life Insurance & AD&D and Long-Term Disability after 6 months of employment.
• Two Comprehensive Medical Plans with HRA Employer cost-sharing and 79% of premiums covered by the Employer.
• Dental w/ Orthodontic Coverage with 75% of premiums covered by the Employer
• EyeMed Vision Insurance
• 403(B) Retirement Plan with a company match on day one.
• Additional voluntary benefits including – additional Term and Whole Life Insurance policies, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, and Short-Term Disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts, Dependent Care Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees