Recovery Coach

Discovery Behavioral Health; Medford Township (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Discovery Behavioral Health in Medford, NJ is seeking a Recovery Coach to help clients develop daily routines and support their long-term recovery. You will meet with clients within 48 hours of admission and regularly review progress, with post-discharge follow-up.

The role is full-time, 4 days per week (3pm-11pm) with weekend shifts (Saturday or Sunday 11am-7pm). Compensation ranges 17–21 USD per hour, commensurate with experience and training, and includes opportunities to work closely with

Qualifications

• High school diploma is required.
• At least 1 year of experience in a treatment program or recovery community.

Responsibilities

• Meets with client within 48 hours of admission to complete an Individual Recovery Plan.
• Meets with client at minimum twice a week to review Recovery Plan progress.
• Orients the client to the facility, program and its schedule.
• Assists individuals in recovery planning through concrete tasks and connecting to resources.
• Assists clients with activities of daily living within housing program.
• Facilitates daily group activities and participates in supervision with clinical staff.
• Develops discharge plans and follows up post-discharge to check progress.

Skills

12-step knowledge

Recovery coaching

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Position Summary The Recovery Coach works with client to develop a daily routine focusing on behaviors needed for long term recovery. Follows up with client post-discharge to check on progress and offer support as needed.

Position Summary The Recovery Coach works with client to develop a daily routine focusing on behaviors needed for long term recovery. Follows up with client post-discharge to check on progress and offer support as needed. Essential Job Functions

• Meets with client within 48 hours of admission to complete an Individual Recovery Plan.
• Meets with client at minimum twice a week to review Recovery Plan progress.
• Orients the client to the facility, program and its schedule.
• Assists individuals in recovery planning through completion or planning of concrete tasks (get a Big Book/Basic text, refer to Big Book study, identify local meetings to attend, connect with someone in their area if possible, etc.)
• Assists clients with activities of daily living within housing program (chores, free time activities, etc.).
• Works with client to develop a daily routine focusing on behaviors needed for long term recovery.
• Willingly shares personal recovery experiences, demonstrates and models effective coping techniques and self-help strategies.
• Facilitates daily group activities as assigned, including morning community meeting, wrap up meeting, 12 step study group and other activities as assigned.
• Participates in both group and individual supervision with Clinical staff.
• Works with client to develop a discharge plan inclusive of areas addressed in the Individual Recovery Plan.
• Follows up with client post-discharge to check on progress and offer support as needed.

Knowledge, Education, & Experience

• Minimum of a high school diploma.
• One year of experience working within a treatment program or recovery community.
• 12 Step knowledge preferred.
• Recovery Coach training preferred

Employment Status: Full time Schedule:4 days a week 3pm-11pm, Saturday or Sunday 11am-7pm Work location: Medford, NJ Compensation range: 17-21 hourly