Recovery Coach

Recovery Coach-Harm Reduction Program: Under the direction of the assigned supervisor, the Recovery Coach is responsible for providing non-clinical, peer support to individuals in recovery, or seeking recovery, from a substance use disorder, including opioid use disorder, and to help people stay engaged in their recovery with the goal to reduce the likelihood of recurrence. This position works as part of the Harm Reduction team that provide harm reduction education, community outreach, naloxone distribution, HIV and Hepatitis C rapid testing and prevention, they offer wound care/first aid/hygiene kits and safer sex prevention products, to consumers utilizing the Harm Reduction Clinic and syringe exchange services program, located at Spurwink's Lewiston office location.

Robust Benefits Package:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Account with Matching Contribution (after one year of service)
• Identity Theft Insurance
• Pet Insurance

BENEFITS MAY INCLUDE:

• Flexibility of Schedules
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement (up to $2000 annually)
• Student Loan Assistance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Verizon & Sprint Cell Phone Discounts
• Opportunity for Same Day Pay.

DUTIES:

• Meets regularly with assigned individuals that are utilizing the Harm Reduction Clinic/services at Spurwink's Lewiston location, to support their recovery needs and goals.
• In collaboration with agency and community providers, assists individuals in accessing needed services and resources.
• Helps address barriers to independence and recovery.
• Provides support services that are person-centered and include education, support, and motivation.
• Assists participants in exploring risks and benefits of choices and understanding possible outcomes of decisions while maintaining mutual respect.
• Uses a strengths-based approach that respects and understands all pathways to recovery.
• Maintains the participants' records according to program and agency policies and procedures, including but not limited to daily documentation.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School diploma or equivalent certification required. Completion of Recovery Coach Academy training distributed by the Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery (CCAR), or must complete within 9 months of employment. Duties require knowledge of Substance Use Disorders (SUD), Harm Reduction, Behavioral Health, and Co-Occurring treatment services, and at least three years of related experience.

Spurwink is an Equal Opportunity Employer.