Recovery Coach

Housing Works • Fajardo, PR

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Housing Works is seeking a Peer/Educator Par (Recovery Coach) to conduct outreach, engage individuals, educate community stakeholders, and provide ongoing recovery support. This role requires lived experience in recovery.

Requirements

• Must have lived recovery experience and identify as actively in recovery.
• Complete/willingness to complete CCAR “Recovery Coach Academy” and related trainings.
• Must have familiarity with general computer knowledge. (e.g., internet, word processing, email systems, etc.)
• Must have or be working towards a high school diploma or GED.
• Good verbal and written communication skills are necessary to effectively work with teams and related systems.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the interface between mental health, medical, substance use disorder, care management, and related human service systems is a plus.
• A valid driver’s license, as well as reliable transportation, is favorable to reach participants effectively.

Responsibilities

• Model, advocate, and promote Recovery.
• Guide recoverees in recognizing and removing barriers to full engagement in recovery.
• Use working knowledge of Community resources and how to guide recoverees in accessing them.
• Identify strengths, social and personal interests, and goals to assist recoverees in exploring and developing a comprehensive wellness plan.
• Support individuals in developing the accountability, knowledge, and skills necessary to attain, maintain, and grow recovery/ wellness capital.
• Assist individuals in the development, improvement, and practice of activities for daily living.
• Continuously grow knowledge of multiple pathways of recovery to better serve recoverees.
• Collaborate with related health and community agencies as necessary.
• Complete all necessary documentation (initial engagement, weekly reports, recoveree encounter forms, consents, etc..) in a timely fashion.
• Meet with the recovery coach supervisor on a weekly basis.
• Maintain consistent engagement with recoverees.

Benefits

• Three comprehensive healthcare plans to choose from.
• Housing Works covers most of the healthcare plan; you pay a portion, based on your salary.
• Staff begins accruing PTO immediately for a total of up to 30 days earned in the first year.
• An educational benefit available for tuition loan reimbursement, tuition costs, and text books.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED