Recovery Coach (61303)

SUMMARY

Haven House, a program of Recovery Network of Programs, Inc. (RNP), is a twelve-bed, DPH-licensed and CARF-accredited Clinically Managed High-Intensity Residential Treatment program (ASAM Level 3.5) for cisgender and transgender women. The program provides trauma-informed, gender-specific treatment and recovery support for women with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health disorders in a structured environment staffed 24 hours a day.

In accordance with RNP’s Mission Statement, Philosophy of Client Care, and Code of Ethics as stated in the Personnel Policies, the Recovery Coach provides individual and group peer support to Haven House residents. The Recovery Coach uses lived experience and strengths-based coaching to help residents build recovery skills, stay engaged in treatment, and connect with supports they can use after discharge.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
All duties are subject to accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

• Provide strengths-based, resident-directed peer support using the Recovery Coach Ten Components of Recovery.
• Facilitate nonclinical recovery groups and individual peer coaching using active listening, motivational interviewing, and appropriate sharing of lived experience.
• Help residents set recovery goals, practice recovery skills, build supportive relationships, and stay engaged in treatment.
• Introduce residents to multiple pathways of recovery, mutual aid, peer-led organizations, and community resources that support their goals.
• Work with the Service Coordinator and clinical team to prepare residents for transition and support warm handoffs to community recovery supports and the next appropriate level of care.
• Recognize signs of crisis and respond within the peer role and training. Follow emergency procedures and immediately notify appropriate program staff.
• Document peer contacts, group participation, and follow-up in accordance with RNP policy. Protect confidentiality and maintain professional boundaries.
• Participate in one hour of clinical supervision each week with a qualified supervisor. Group supervision may be used once a month.
• Provide 40 hours of onsite peer support coverage per week, including evening and weekend shifts as scheduled.
• Assumes all other appropriate duties as deemed necessary by the supervisor.

SKILLS/ABILITIES

• 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.
• Knowledge of or experience with medication assisted treatment, preferred.
• Valid Connecticut driver's license is preferred.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• At least two years of lived experience in stable recovery required.
• Current peer certification from a Connecticut-approved certification board required.
• Completion of the CCAR Recovery Coach Academy preferred.
• Experience facilitating recovery meetings and groups, preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The role requires communication with residents and staff, use of a computer and telephone for documentation and coordination, and the ability to move through the residential setting to provide individual and group peer support.