ccar

Recovery Coach - Youth

New Haven, Connecticut · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$14k-$17kDetected 20 days ago

ValuationHRCustomer SupportCollaborationMentoring

About the role

CCAR is looking to hire Recovery Coaches to provide recovery coaching services to young people ages 14-17 with substance use disorders and possibly co-occurring mental health conditions.
Services will be delivered in the Western region of the State of Connecticut.
The Recovery Coach will serve as a motivator, recovery resource broker, ally, and liaison, supporting youth and their families in navigating recovery pathways and connecting them to a network of care.

Facilitate timely referrals into treatment and recovery support services.
Maintain consistent contact with youth through recovery coaching sessions, check-ins, and engagement activities.
Educate and support family members as requested by the youth.

Complete required documentation, including recovery support plans, and reporting as required by CCAR and/or partnering agencies.
Travel throughout the region as required.
Other duties as required.
Familiarity with local support services, resources and recovery community.
Capability of building an effective coach-recoveree relationship.
Understanding of and ability to maintain appropriate boundaries.
Ability to work within hospital and community health settings.

Experience with the addiction recovery process.
Experience working with the youth population.
Understanding of medication-assisted recovery and practices.
Demonstrated skill in actively listening, asking good questions, awareness of self and treating people as resources.
Availability to work different shifts as necessary.
Cross-cultural skills, and experience with culturally diverse populations.
Bilingual abilities are a plus.
A valid driver's license, insurance and reliable vehicle required.

Establish and maintain relationships with local hospitals, community behavioral health organizations, DCF Area Offices, Youth Diversion Teams, and the Judicial Branch.
Connect youth to a larger community of care, including education, healthcare, and positive social supports.
Partner with youth to develop and update individualized Recovery Wellness Plans that are strength-based, culturally responsive, and youth-driven.
Participate in initial and ongoing training, education, and performance support, including Youth Peer Curriculum training and progress toward certification.
Work a flexible schedule that includes evenings and weekends to meet the needs of youth and families.
Ability to work a flexible schedule is required.

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