Recovery Coach - HERO

Job Details: Job Location: Prospect House

• Bridgeport, CT, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: Undisclosed, SUMMARY In accordance with RNP's Mission Statement, Philosophy of Client Care and Code of Ethics as stated in the Personnel Policies and under the supervision of the Senior Counselor. Provides peer support services for individuals and their families to effectively address issues with substance use and co-occurring disorders. HOURS: Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm; with flexibility CORE FUNCTIONS Provides recovery support through self-directed, strength-based principles based on the Recovery Coach Ten Components of Recovery. Promotes recovery by leading group discussions, group activities, and conducting effective one on one recovery coaching sessions using active listening, motivational interviewing, personal, and professional experience. Encourages continued treatment after withdrawal management and helps to facilitate a warm hand off to higher levels of care within the RNP continuum and beyond. Conducts screenings as first point of contact for potential new admits. Recognizes the elements of client crisis, implements an immediate course of action (in consultation with supervisor) appropriate to the crisis and utilizes negative events to enhance overall treatment outcomes. Connects clients to community resources, organizations, and multiple pathways of recovery. Prepares agenda for supervision and utilizes supervision as needed to meet professional demands of job. Assumes all other appropriate duties as deemed necessary by the supervisor.

Qualifications

CORE COMPETENCIES 2 + years lived experience in stable recovery required. 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, Outlook skills.

Ability to project a professional image. Demonstrates skills needed for employment in a clinical and medical treatment environment. Experience facilitating recovery meetings and groups, preferred. Knowledge of or experience with medication assisted treatment, preferred. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES CCAR Recovery Coach Academy completion or RSS Certification is preferred.

Valid Connecticut driver's license is preferred.