Recovery Coach
About The Position
Pivot, a not-for-profit agency dedicated to improving the health of youth and families across the lifespan in our community through prevention, education, counseling and advocacy in conjunction with Anchor Recovery Center of NNY, a peer-to-peer support service designed to assist people with a substance use disorders gain free recovery support, is seeking a full-time Recovery Coach to partner with members seeking recovery access systems needed to support recovery. Recovery Coaching is a form of strength-based supports for persons in or seeking recovery from alcohol and other drugs, and other addictions. Like life and business coaching, Recovery Coaching (also known as peer mentoring) is a type of partnership where the person in or seeking recovery self directs his/her recovery while the coach provides expertise in supporting successful change. Recovery Coaching focuses on achieving any goals important to the individual. Recovery Coaching focuses on honoring values and making principle-based decisions, creating a clear plan of action, and using current strengths to reach future goals.
Requirements
- High school diploma or jurisdictionally certified high school equivalency.
- 46 hours specific to the domain, with 10 hours in each domain of advocacy, mentoring/education, and recovery/wellness support and 16 hours in the domain of ethics.
- 500 hours of volunteer or paid work experience specific to the PR domains.
- 25 hours of supervision specific to the PR domains. Supervision must be provided by an organization’s documented and qualified supervisory staff per job description.
- Pass the NYCH/IHC/RC Peer Recovery Computer-Based Exam.
Responsibilities
- Develop recovery plan
- Help to initiate and sustain an individual/family in their recovery from substance use or addiction
- Promote recovery by removing barriers and obstacles to recovery
- Serve as a personal guide and mentor for people seeking or already in recovery
- Help members find resources for harm reduction, detox, treatment, family support and education, local or online recovery-based support groups
- Works with peers ‘collateral and community contacts’ to promote continuity of care
- Respect and maintain the confidentiality of the Anchor Recovery Center of NNY volunteers, members, and partners
- Be self-directed, willing to take initiative, and detail oriented
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
- Retirement Plan
- Life Insurance
- Generous paid time off policy
- Paid sick leave
- Vast training opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
