Certified Recovery Coach — Community Reentry & Support

Arms Acres; Carmel Hills (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Arms Acres in Carmel, NY seeks a compassionate Certified Recovery Coach to support individuals with substance use disorders as they transition from incarceration back into the community.

You will help clients establish personal recovery goals, connect with treatment providers, family support, and community resources, and provide non-clinical, peer-based guidance before and after release from the corrections system.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or higher education degree.
• Current Certified Recovery Coach (CCAR) certification required.
• Experience in substance use treatment or recovery services required.
• Experience in a correctional environment preferred.
• Valid New York State driver's license.
• Reliable transportation for community-based visits and client support.
• Knowledge of the Mid-Hudson region, including Putnam, Westchester, Dutchess, Orange, Rockland, Sullivan, and Ulster counties.

Responsibilities

• Meet with individuals identified as having substance use disorders before their release from the Putnam County Department of Corrections to develop individualized recovery plans.
• Support individuals and, when appropriate, their families in initiating and sustaining recovery from substance use and addiction.
• Help identify and address barriers that may interfere with successful recovery and community reintegration.
• Meet with clients in the community and provide ongoing guidance, encouragement, and peer-based recovery support during early recovery.
• Connect clients with treatment services, family support, educational resources, local and online recovery groups, and other community resources.
• Help clients explore recovery goals, including abstinence or harm-reduction approaches, based on their individual needs.
• Accompany clients to initial aftercare appointments and self-help meetings when needed.
• Follow up with aftercare providers to help track attendance at initial appointments and support continuity of care.
• Maintain accurate records, track client progress, and enter required data in collaboration with CASAC staff.

Skills

Peer recovery support

Casac collaboration

Empathetic communication

Education

High school diploma / GED or higher

Certified Recovery Coach (CCAR)

Job description

Arms Acres in Carmel, NY seeks a compassionate Certified Recovery Coach to support individuals with substance use disorders as they transition from incarceration back into the community.

You will help clients establish personal recovery goals, connect with treatment providers, family support, and community resources, and provide non-clinical, peer-based guidance before and after release from the corrections system.