Recovery Coach

Santa Maria Hostel•Houston, TX

About The Position

Under general supervision the Recovery coach reports to the Director of Recovery Support Services. The Recovery Coach will provide leadership to establish effective Recovery Support Services. This position helps ensure sustainability of quality recovery support services through data. and information to measure program and performance outcomes as a result of the services in coordination with DSHS to meet evaluation requirement and responsible for ensuring services to help clients address economic, child care, employment, education, health, housing, transportation, life skills, parenting, recovery, federal, state and local assistance, vocational assistance, GED referrals and family needs, in addition to identified substance abuse and mental health issues. No smoking workplace

Requirements

A high school diploma or General Equivalent Diploma (GED) required.
One to three months’ with 500 hours and 25 supervised hours of directly related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience in the field.
Previous experience in recovery and crisis intervention required.
Knowledge of substance use and ethical standards required.
Recovery Coach Certification required from Dept of State and Health Services.

Responsibilities

Coordinate Data Management and Care Coordinator services
Provide a comprehensive menu of recovery support services
Offer client engagement strategies and integrate with clinical staff and volunteers to motivate the woman to stay engaged
Coordinate pre-treatment and care coordination services to individuals at pre-admission, admission and the initial 10 day assessment period following admission to residential treatment
Engage women on the wait list to receive treatment services to provide interim services and facilitate successful movement into treatment
Provide data management and evaluation to meet DSHS evaluation requirements through enrollments, census, client surveys, and required assessments
Support collection and reporting of baseline information and follow-up assessments at 3, 6, 9 and 12 month intervals for evaluation of outcome and process measures
Document specified activities/services in a program spreadsheet and CMBHS as directed by DSHS in accordance with contract and reporting/evaluation instructions
Provides mentoring/individualized transition and recovery support assistance.
Conducts face-to-face contact to discuss recovery wellness planning.
Guides participant to outreach services and community integration.
Facilitates recovery support groups.
Collaborates with recovery support groups, aftercare providers, churches, corporations, alumni, and volunteer organizations.
Provides data collection and reporting through enrollments, census, client surveys, and recovery wellness groups.