Recovery Coach - HERO

RECOVERY NETWORK OF PROGRAMS, INC. • Bridgeport, CT

175d • Onsite

About The Position

In accordance with RNP's Mission Statement, Philosophy of Client Care, and Code of Ethics, and under the supervision of the Senior Counselor, the Recovery Coach provides peer support services to individuals and their families addressing substance use and co-occurring disorders. The role uses self-directed, strength-based principles based on the Recovery Coach Ten Components of Recovery to support recovery and connect clients with treatment and community resources.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of lived experience in stable recovery.
• Established expertise and practices related to professional boundaries and ethics.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative professional relationships.
• Good communication skills.
• Experience using Microsoft Word, Office, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to project a professional image.
• Demonstrated skills needed for employment in a clinical and medical treatment environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience facilitating recovery meetings and groups.
• Knowledge of or experience with medication-assisted treatment.
• Completion of CCAR Recovery Coach Academy or RSS Certification.
• Valid Connecticut driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provide recovery support using self-directed, strength-based principles based on the Recovery Coach Ten Components of Recovery.
• Promote recovery by leading group discussions and activities and conducting one-on-one recovery coaching sessions using active listening, motivational interviewing, and personal and professional experience.
• Encourage continued treatment after withdrawal management and facilitate warm handoffs to higher levels of care within and beyond the RNP continuum.
• Conduct screenings as the first point of contact for potential new admissions.
• Recognize client crises and, in consultation with a supervisor, implement an appropriate immediate course of action; use negative events to enhance treatment outcomes.
• Connect clients to community resources, organizations, and multiple pathways of recovery.
• Prepare an agenda for supervision and use supervision as needed to meet professional demands.
• Perform other appropriate duties as deemed necessary by the supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed