PRIMARY PURPOSE
The Recovery Coach is responsible for providing peer mentoring services, building and supporting community, and supporting the community center during drop-in hours as needed.
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Services Delivery
- Support clients in developing and increasing their recovery capital.
- Support clients in navigating services, systems, and resources that support their recovery.
- Use a variety of communication techniques, including motivational interviewing, to support clients in developing and achieving individual goals.
- Help clients develop a recovery identity.
- Utilize harm reduction strategies to help clients improve their overall wellness.
- Perform outreach as needed to engage new clients.
- Manage client caseloads effectively and equitably.
- Provide services to clients professionally, ethically, and within 4D Recovery best practices.
- Documentation
- Responsible for documenting all client service activities within the required time frame.
- Other Job Duties
- Adhere to all policies listed in the employee handbook.
- Attend supervision and agency meetings as directed.
- Assist with other recovery support services as directed by supervisor.
- This position may require handling and disposal of needles as part of clean-up duties, necessitating adherence to proper safety protocols to mitigate potential risks and ensure a safe working environment.
- Complete other duties as assigned by direct supervisor.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- This position typically requires a High School Diploma/GED.
- 2+ years of continuous abstinence from all forms of drugs and alcohol, except those prescribed by a doctor (excluding marijuana based on federal laws).
- Must have reliable transportation or maintain a valid driver’s license for state of residency and have a driving record permitting coverage under the corporate liability policy. If driving a personal vehicle for work purposes must also have and maintain personal auto liability coverage. All employees driving for work purposes, regardless of whether driving a personal or agency vehicle, must complete the agency’s driving approval process before they drive for work.
- Must be a Certified Recovery Coach within 90 days of hire.
- Understanding of multiple pathways to recovery and recovery support services.
- Ability to work independently and as a team player.
- Lived experience related to the population being served.
- Able to establish and maintain professional boundaries while providing supportive services and building trusting relationships with clients, staff, and community partners.
- Excellent communication, trauma-informed approach and conflict resolution skills
- Well-developed documentation skills and a strong commitment to quality management; ability to write accurate and concise reports while meeting tight deadlines.
- Functional ability with Google Suite programs including: GMail, GDrive, GCalendar, GDocs, etc.
- All work performed shall be in alignment with the philosophy, mission, and values of 4th Dimension Recovery.
- Must be dependable, flexible, and punctual and exhibit strong time management skills.
- Able to communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively both orally and in writing. Able to clearly articulate information to people of varying cultural, linguistic, and educational backgrounds.
- Able to problem solve and develop creative approaches.
