Community Recovery Coach – Part Time

Advocacy Unlimited., Inc.; Meriden (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A peer run organization is seeking to employ individuals who can assess client needs and coordinate comprehensive services for those with severe mental illness. This role emphasizes advocacy and planning within community settings, including homes and hospitals. Candidates should possess relevant educational qualifications and experience in support roles.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with four years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Experience with severe mental illness and/or substance abuse.

Responsibilities

• Assesses client needs and links appropriate services.
• Coordinates services in an Integrated Individualized Recovery Plan.
• Advocates for client needs.

Skills

Advocacy

Client assessment

Service coordination

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree in a mental health or human services discipline

Bachelor's Degree in Human Services

Job description

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.