Peer Recovery Coach

CONNECTICUT INSTITUTE FOR COMMUNITIES INC • Danbury, CT

70d

About The Position

Connecticut Institute For Communities, Inc. (CIFC) / CIFC Health seeks to hire a full-time Peer Recovery Coach to work in our Behavioral Health Department. Under the direction of the Lead BH Community Health Worker, this position is responsible for providing support and guidance to individuals seeking substance use disorder treatment. The peer recovery coach, an individual in sustained recovery, that can utilize their experiences to mentor or coach, provide and advocate effective recovery based services. Peer mentoring is inclusive of information and guidance relevant to a clients recovery needs, including social skills, substance use recovery supports, training, mentoring, behavioral skills management, employment, and recreational activities. The peer recovery coach will assist the team in supporting the clients' goals for recovery and with interventions that will assist clients navigate their journey of recovery. This position is responsible for providing supportive social services including bi-directional referrals and follow up as required in accordance with CIFC Health standard of care. Additionally, this position is responsible for supporting the CIFC Health providers by providing assistance with substance abuse treatment support and referrals.

Requirements

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent (Associate/Bachelor’s Degree preferred).
• Lived experience and/or in recovery from Substance Use for a minimum of 2 years.
• Certified Addictions Recovery Coach preferred or willingness to obtain.
• Community health experience and/or community resource knowledge strongly preferred.
• Computer and Electronic Health records experience including using the internet.
• Bilingual abilities preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Addictions Recovery Coach status or willingness to obtain.
• Community health experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide education on substance use disorder and skills training in illness and recovery management to clients and their families.
• Work collaboratively with clients to assess their hopes, strengths, accomplishments, and challenges in regards to their recovery goals.
• In collaboration with other care team members, work with clients to develop and assess needs and develop goals and treatment plans inclusive of the clients' personal interests, goals, strengths, and challenges regarding recovery.
• Actively identify and support referral and linkages to community resources that support the clients' recovery goals and interests.
• Provide in-person and telephonic support, coaching, and mentoring to help clients meet their recovery goals.
• Provide informal counselling, discuss issues, concerns related with basic needs and community resources, and facilitate peer recovery groups.
• Facilitate healthcare and social service system navigation.
• Screen for social determinants of health.
• Determine eligibility and enroll individuals into health insurance plans.
• Serve as point person receiving and facilitating referrals for Substance Use Disorder treatment services.
• Collect clinical data and records prior to intake appointment including records from other facilities.
• Communicate with other providers regarding substance use disorder referral outcomes.
• Participate in Clinical Team Meetings and communicate with providers involved in patients’ care.
• Attend provider team meetings to promote collaboration of service and treatment providers.
• Attend and participate in individual and/or peer supervision as directed.
• Adhere to all HIPAA regulations and maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Fulfill all compliance and training responsibilities related to position.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive fringe benefits package including paid time off.
• 13 paid holidays.
• Health, dental, and vision coverages.
• Other ancillary coverages.
• Retirement program.
• Eligibility to apply for a Loan Repayment Program through HRSA.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees