Recovery Coach - Emergency Department Program

Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery (CCAR)•Hartford, CT

8d•Onsite

About The Position

CCAR is seeking a full-time Recovery Coach for the Emergency Department Program to provide recovery coaching services in hospital emergency departments across Hartford/Central Connecticut. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic and passionate about working closely with people in recovery from alcohol and other addictions, family members, friends, and allies. CCAR offers a highly attractive compensation package that includes competitive wages, benefits, paid holidays, and vacation time. A valid driver’s license, insurance, and reliable vehicle are required.

Requirements

Experience with the addiction recovery process.
Understanding of medication-assisted recovery and practices.
Familiarity with local support services, resources, and recovery community.
Capable of building an effective coach-recoveree relationship.
Demonstrated skill in actively listening, asking good questions, awareness of self, and treating people as resources.
Understanding of and ability to maintain appropriate boundaries.
Ability to work within a hospital setting.
Availability to work different shifts as necessary.
Cross-cultural skills and experience with culturally diverse populations.
Exceptional computer skills including data entry and tracking.
A valid driver’s license, insurance, and reliable vehicle required.
Strong customer service ethic essential.

Nice To Haves

Certificate of completion of the CCAR Recovery Coach Academy© preferred.
Certificate of completion of Ethical Considerations for Recovery Coaches© preferred.
Certificate of completion of Spirituality for Recovery Coaches© preferred.
Bilingual abilities are a plus.

Responsibilities

Provides recovery coaching primarily in hospital emergency rooms.
Work closely with Emergency Department personnel and staff.
Facilitate timely referrals and placements from hospital to treatment/recovery support providers.
Connect patients to a larger community of care.
Follow up recovery coaching with ED recoverees as requested.
Engage in recovery planning with recoveree.
Educate and assist family members as requested.
Serve as a recovery ambassador.
Promote the message and services of CCAR.
Participate in ongoing recovery coach training, education, and performance support.
Report writing and record keeping as required by CCAR and/or hospitals.
Travel required.
Other duties as required.