Recovery Coach - VHA

About this Role

 

The person for this position is responsible for providing one-on-one recovery support to participants within Vancouver Housing Authority (VHA) Permanent Supportive Housing as a Community Recovery Coach. Primary goals of this position are to promote recovery, remove barriers, connect individuals to resources, and encourage hope, optimism, and healthy living.

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Responsibilities

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• Provide recovery coaching support by drawing off lived experiences as a peer, to help validate individuals to take responsibility and actively participate in their own recovery.

• Embrace and promote the Café environment of radical hospitality. Additionally understand and embrace the Café Network and CCAR models.

• Grow and maintain a personal and compassionate understanding of the recovery journey (i.e., matters resulting from trauma, addiction, mental health, and/or other struggles such as homelessness)

• Provide continuous support to individuals drawing on motivational interviewing techniques in order to promote hope and empowerment.

• Work with participants to provide information about service options and the process of care.

• Collaborate with team to promote a team culture in which everyone’s point of view, experiences, and preferences are recognized, understood and respected.

• Role model and advocate for the recoveree while also promoting self-advocacy.

• Attend various meetings and trainings associated with this position.

• Interview members and fill out required paperwork for the program.

• Report to your Recovery Coach Manager and discuss caseload.

• Maintain daily documentation and update data for monthly reports and understand general funding sources for Recovery Coaching program.

• Assist with the various Recovery Café daily activities and always work to promote the message and services of RCCC.

 

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Qualifications

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• High School Diploma or GED and experience working with individuals living with substance use disorder and/or mental health challenges.

• Personal experience with Substance use disorder and/or mental illness and on a long-term recovery path.

• Must be Certified for Recovery Coaching and Ethics through Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery (CCAR). Can be developed during probationary period/within 90 days of hire.

• Ability to consistently serve as a motivator, conflict resolver, and “de-escalator.”

• Ability to work with a diverse staff team members with flexibility, creativity, and enthusiasm.

• Ability to embody principles of recovery in daily interactions.

• Capacity to support and maintain appropriate boundaries with Café members.

• Currently involved in or having completed a Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) is helpful, but not a requirement.

• Strong interpersonal communication skills and ability to collaborate with individuals of culturally diverse populations.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professionalism in the workplace.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with individuals from other agencies.

• Organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to prioritize.

• Computer skills and current technology experience.

• Time management skills. 

 

 

Benefits

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• RCCC offers a highly attractive compensation package that includes competitive wages, benefits, paid holidays, and both sick and vacation time. 

• Medical and Dental Benefits covered at 100% to all full-time employees.

 

*Submit your resume to Quality Assurance and HR Coordinator, Moriah Patterson.

Email: hr@recoverycafecc.org

Fax: 3609843193

Mail:

Recovery Café of Clark County

3312 E Fourth Plain Blvd Ste 100

Vancouver, WA 98661