Recovery Connector

The Blanchard Institute • Cornelius, NC

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Recovery Connector provides practical, ongoing support and mentorship to clients in addiction recovery, acting as a guide, accountability partner and role model to help them build sober lives, overcome obstacles, set goals and connect with resources – complementing clinical treatment with real-world, daily life skills and encouragement. They offer a level of acceptance, understanding, and validation by sharing their own lived experience and practical guidance. They walk with clients on their recovery journeys and dispel myths about what it means to have a mental health or substance use disorder.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a human services field and 6 months of experience working within a related behavioral health field or in lieu of degree, at least 2 years of related work experience in a behavioral health field
• Lived experience of mental health and/or substance use disorders
• A minimum of 1 year of continuous sobriety
• First Aid / CPR Certification
• Crisis Intervention Certification

Responsibilities

• Provides practical, ongoing support and mentorship to clients in addiction recovery.
• Acts as a guide, accountability partner, and role model to help clients build sober lives.
• Helps clients overcome obstacles, set goals, and connect with resources.
• Complements clinical treatment with real-world, daily life skills and encouragement.
• Offers acceptance, understanding, and validation by sharing lived experience and practical guidance.
• Walks with clients on their recovery journeys.
• Dispels myths about mental health or substance use disorders.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level