Recovery Coach - Lakeside
About The Position
Play a critical role in leading our teen boys at our Lakeside facility in Buffalo! Be the backbone of hope and healing. At Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge, every role matters in helping people overcome addiction and find a new path forward. Whether you’re working directly with clients or supporting behind the scenes, your contributions make recovery possible. In return, we offer a values-driven workplace, supportive managers, and opportunities to grow. That commitment has earned us recognition from Newsweek as a Best Addiction Treatment Center and seven straight Star Tribune Top Workplace awards. One full time shift: Tuesday - Saturday 3-11pm. Pay chart listed below. Summary : Supervise clients in daily duties and activities, working under the direction of the Program Manager and Director, in a faith based, 12 month residential rehabilitation program setting.
Requirements
- To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Client care: Strong ability to relate to and mentor people with life-controlling problems.
- Interpersonal skills: Ability to manage difficult or emotional client situations. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to keep emotions under control. Ability to confront clients with effectiveness.
- Adaptability: Ability to remain on task and follow through on multiple concurrent assignments with frequent interruptions. Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
- Physical Demands: Able to stand on feet for the majority of an 8 hour shift. Able to climb up and down three flights of stairs several times during a regular shift. Able to walk during the majority of a regular shift. Able to lift 50lbs and carry some distances.
- Educational/Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Documented 1 year freedom from chemical use problems (including tobacco, drugs, alcohol).
- Ability to successfully complete background check process.
- Possession of a valid drivers license and a clean driving record and ability to be insured under organizations vehicle insurance carrier.
- Must posses a MN state drivers license or be willing to transfer out of state license to MN state drivers license.
Responsibilities
- Client supervision Lead and supervise clients in the program on dorm floor(s), and during all duties and activities during the course of the work shift.
- Relationship building Develop healthy relationships with the clients in the program, maintaining appropriate boundaries, and being a role model and mentor to them.
- Client Transportation Maintain a driving record that is acceptable to Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenges insurance carrier. Safely transport clients to all program functions, appointments, and outside activities, exhibiting driving skills that inspire trust and confidence from clients.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
