Recovery Coach-Male

Forest County Potawatomi Community•Crandon, WI

44d•Onsite

About The Position

This role focuses on supporting individuals in their recovery journey within the community. The Recovery Coach will work as part of a client's care team, assisting them in achieving their treatment plan goals. This includes providing transportation for recovery-related activities, helping clients identify personal interests and goals related to health and recovery, and connecting them with community-based support groups and resources. The coach will encourage clients to follow counselor recommendations, facilitate entry and exit from care levels, and assist families with intervention strategies. Additionally, the role involves developing and promoting community groups and participating in on-call rotations.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required
Valid Wisconsin driver’s license and able to obtain FCP insurance coverage
CPR certification
A working knowledge of the drug and alcohol treatment system
Demonstrated commitment to the Recovery community
Good understanding and respect for each individual’s Recovery
Must successfully pass all applicable background checks and drug screens
Proof of immunizations is required and immunizations/testing provided upon hire.
Employees working in alcohol abuse or drug treatment fields are required to be free from alcohol abuse and illegal drug use for at least two years prior to placement, and while working in the position.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates a strong Recovery for the community and sharing suggestions of positive steps toward sustainable Recovery
Works with counselors as a member of the client’s care team in meeting the goals in their treatment plan
Provides transportation as it pertains to helping clients further establish personal Recovery
Assists recovering person(s) in identifying their own personal interests and goals in relationship to Recovery and health
Supports connections to community based, mutual self-help groups.
Attend meetings as appropriate with client(s)
Encourages client to follow recommendations of client’s counselor
Visits community resources as it pertains to connecting client’s with services/resources
Coaches recovering clients in the independent use of community supports
Participates in rotation of community hotline/weekend on call.
Facilitates client entry and successful exit from appropriate levels of care
Helps families with intervention facilitation and follow up strategies
Develops, implements, and promotes groups within the community