Community Recovery Coach – Night

Advocacy Unlimited., Inc.; Meriden (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in mental health services is seeking an employee for a 3rd shift position to work directly with individuals suffering from severe mental illnesses and substance abuse disorders. The role involves conducting assessments, planning services, and linking clients to resources, ensuring comprehensive support for their recovery needs. Candidates should possess relevant experience in mental health and must be prepared to work as essential staff, which may include mandatory overtime. This is an opportunity to make a genuine impact in the community.

Qualifications

• 4 years relevant experience or 2 years with Associate's degree.
• Must obtain Public Service License within 90 days.
• Experience with individuals diagnosed with severe mental illness.

Responsibilities

• Assess client needs and link to appropriate services.
• Coordinate services under Individualized Recovery Plan (IRP).
• Provide support for individuals with severe mental illness.

Skills

Client Advocacy

Service Coordination

Mental Health Support

Substance Abuse Knowledge

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree in mental health or human services

Bachelors Degree in Human Services

Job description

• Employment Type: 32 hr, 3rd shift position
• Company: Hartford HealthCare

Job Summary

Involves work in community settings, including clients’ homes , supportive housing, and/or residential programs as well as in local and state hospitals. Assesses client needs, plans and links appropriate services, advocates for and monitors client needs to ensure the provision of comprehensive services to meet identified client needs. Coordinates and provides services in an integrated Individualized Recovery Plan (IRP). Ongoing interaction with individuals who have been diagnosed with severe and chronic mental illness and/or substance abuse diagnoses. All employees in this position are considered “Essential Employees” and may be required to provide mandatory overtime for program coverage needs.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with four years of relevant experience or Associate’s degree in a mental health or human services discipline with two years of relevant experience
• Bachelors Degree in Human Services preferred
• Previous work experience with individuals who have been diagnosed with severe and persistent mental illness and/or substance abuse
• Must qualify for and obtain Public Service License within first 90 days of employment

As a peer run organization, our staff uses their direct lived experience navigating mental health, addiction, and trauma to promote individual growth, human rights, and systems transformation. We believe that everyone has the inner capacity to heal, grow, and change. Our team envisions a world in which everyone – regardless of socio-economic status or psychiatric/addiction histories – has space to be seen, heard, and valued.