Recovery Coach — Mental Health & Community Support

CooperRiis, Inc.; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO/Sick Time accrual from day 1

Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

Company funded life insurance

Retirement plan & company match

Free Meals on shift

Job summary

CooperRiis, Inc. is seeking a Mental Health Direct Care Recovery Coach to support Asheville residents in their recovery journey.

The role focuses on building authentic, professional relationships and helping residents engage in clinical programming while upholding recovery-oriented values. The position involves welcoming new residents, conducting community orientation, providing relationship-based coaching, and assisting the clinical team in crisis situations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience working with adults who have significant mental health challenges.
• At least 21 years old with a current and valid North Carolina Driver's License and an acceptable driving record per CooperRiis policy.
• Experience or willingness to train in garden and greenhouse activities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary welcoming and support for new residents, including community orientation and ongoing support.
• Act as an ambassador for CooperRiis, providing tours to new residents, their families, and CRA residents when available.
• Participate in team meetings and community activities such as morning and community meetings.
• Provide relationship-oriented coaching and support to help residents acclimate to the CooperRiis community, fully engage in community life, and progress toward recovery.
• Assist the clinical team in managing crisis situations, including one-to-one support for residents in crisis and observing community dynamics.
• Maintain full knowledge of CooperRiis' risk level system, complete safety documentation, and document daily observations of residents when assigned.
• Provide residents with reminders for taking scheduled medications and attending appointments with their clinical team, as well as offering general encouragement and coaching.
• Participate in QMHP supervision and all mandatory training as per CooperRiis policies.
• Provide transportation for residents to off-site appointments, in coordination with nursing and the Farm Program Director.
• Support CWS crews as needed and lead a crew in the absence of a crew leader.
• Assist in garden and greenhouse activities or show a willingness to train for backup roles in these areas.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned by the Farm Program Director.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience

Job description

CooperRiis, Inc. is seeking a Mental Health Direct Care Recovery Coach to support Asheville residents in their recovery journey.

The role focuses on building authentic, professional relationships and helping residents engage in clinical programming while upholding recovery-oriented values. The position involves welcoming new residents, conducting community orientation, providing relationship-based coaching, and assisting the clinical team in crisis situations.