Peer Recovery Coach

Connecticut Institute For Communities, Inc. (CIFC); Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 27,552 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health, dental, and vision coverages

Retirement program

Job summary

A community health organization is hiring a full-time Peer Recovery Coach to support individuals seeking substance use disorder treatment. The ideal candidate has experience in recovery, provides mentoring, and works collaboratively to develop treatment plans. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package are offered, making this an excellent opportunity for candidates looking to make a difference in their community.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of lived experience and/or recovery from substance use.
• Willingness to obtain Certified Addictions Recovery Coach certification.
• Community health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and guidance to individuals seeking substance use disorder treatment.
• Conduct education on substance use disorder for clients and their families.
• Collaborate with care team to develop treatment plans.

Skills

Peer mentoring

Substance use disorder knowledge

Coaching and mentoring

Community resources knowledge

Bilingual abilities

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate/Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

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Connecticut Institute for Communities, Inc.

Description: Connecticut Institute For Communities, Inc. (CIFC) / CIFC Health seeks to hire a full-time Peer Recovery Coach to work in our Behavioral Health Department. Under the direction of the Lead BH Community Health Worker, this position is responsible for providing support and guidance to individuals seeking substance use disorder treatment. The peer recovery coach, an individual in sustained recovery, can utilize their experiences to mentor or coach, provide and advocate effective recovery‑based services. Peer mentoring is inclusive of information and guidance relevant to a client’s recovery needs (social skills, substance use recovery supports, training, mentoring, behavioral skills management, employment, and recreational activities). The peer recovery coach will assist the team in: 1) supporting the client’s goals for recovery; 2) using interventions that help clients navigate their recovery journey. This position is also responsible for providing supportive social services—including bi‑directional referrals and follow‑up—as required in accordance with CIFC Health’s standard of care, and for assisting with financial/insurance support for CIFC Health patients seeking Behavioral Health/Substance Use Disorder treatments and their families. Additionally, the coach supports CIFC Health providers by offering substance abuse treatment support and referrals.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Provide education on substance use disorder and skills training in illness and recovery management to clients and their families.
• Ability to work collaboratively with clients to assess their hopes, strengths, accomplishments, and challenges in regards to their recovery goals.
• In collaboration with other care team members, works with clients to develop and assess needs and develop goals and treatment plans inclusive of the client’s personal interests, goals, strengths and challenges regarding recovery.
• Actively identify and support referral and linkages to community resources (communities of recovery, educational, vocational, social, cultural, spiritual resources, mutual self‑help groups, professional services, etc.) that support the client’s recovery goals and interests.
• Provide in‑person and telephonic support, coaching and mentoring to help clients meet their recovery goals.
• Providing informal counselling, discussing issues, concerns related to basic needs and community resources and facilitates peer recovery groups.
• Facilitating healthcare and social service system navigation.
• Screenings for social determinants of health.
• Determining eligibility and enrolling individuals into health insurance plans.
• Serves as point person receiving and facilitates referrals for Substance Use Disorder treatment services, in collaboration with providers. This includes referrals internal from CIFC Health department and from community and referral to withdrawal management and inpatient substance abuse/co‑occurring treatment programs.
• Responsible for collecting clinical data and records prior to intake appointment including records from other facilities, package of ratings to be completed by patients and appropriate collateral.
• Communicates with other providers internally and externally regarding substance use disorder referral outcomes by creating Provider letters, Discharge Letters, and Summaries in cooperation with providers.
• Participates in Clinical Team Meetings and communicates with providers involved in patients’ care to facilitate all communication and coordination with the team.
• Attend provider team meetings to promote collaboration of service and treatment providers.
• Attend and participate in individual and/or peer supervision as directed.
• Adheres to all HIPAA regulations, including those related to the heightened protection of health records, and maintains confidentiality at all times.
• Fulfills all compliance and training responsibilities related to position, including compliance with and enforcement of CIFC and CIFC Health policies and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Successful candidates must possess a minimum High School Diploma or equivalent (Associate/Bachelor’s Degree preferred). Lived experience and/or recovery from substance use for a minimum of 2 years is required. Certified Addictions Recovery Coach preferred or willingness to obtain. Community health experience and/or community resource knowledge strongly preferred. Computer and Electronic Health Records experience, including internet use. Bilingual abilities preferred.

Competitive compensation, plus a comprehensive fringe benefits package including paid time off, 13 paid holidays, health, dental and vision coverages, other ancillary coverages, and a retirement program. As a federally qualified healthcare center (FQHC), this position is eligible to apply for a Loan Repayment Program through HRSA (Health Resources and Services Administration).

Compensation Details

20-24 Hourly Wage