Transitional Recovery Support Coach

Horizon Health Services • Town of Cambria, NY

1d • $21 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

This role focuses on supporting individuals and families in their recovery from substance use or addiction. The coach will work to remove barriers, connect individuals with resources for harm reduction, detox, treatment, and support groups, and help them create recovery plans. Responsibilities include data reporting on service linkages, monitoring treatment engagement, and facilitating orientation sessions and group therapy.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in human services, Social Work, or other related field along with 1 year of experience working as a Recovery Coach or in a similar role required.
• OR High school diploma with OASAS Certified Peer Advocate Certification or OMH Certified Peer Specialist and four years of experience working as a Recovery Coach or in a similar role required.
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent computer skills
• Reliable transportation

Nice To Haves

• Some experience with the SUD population in residential setting and high-risk populations preferred

Responsibilities

• Help to initiate and sustain an individual/family in recovery from substance use or addiction and promote recovery by removing barriers and obstacles to recovery.
• If needed through transitions of care, help a patient find resources for harm reduction, detox, treatment, family support, and education/employment, local or online support groups, or help a patient create a change plan to recover on their own.
• Help individuals find ways to stop using (abstinence), or reduce harm associated with addictive behaviors.
• Complete data reporting/documentation on linkages to services for individuals post-discharge from residential treatment.
• Monitor outcomes for treatment engagement and social support linkage.
• Facilitate weekly orientation of services and group therapy sessions in recovery management.

Benefits

• 401(k) AND profit-sharing programs
• Student Loan Assistance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• 10% discount on tuition through a partnership with Capella University for employees and their families

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree