Recovery Coach - VHA

About this Role

 

The person for this position is responsible for providing one-on-one recovery support to participants within the VHA program. Primary goals of this position are to promote recovery, remove barriers, connect individuals to resources, and encourage hope, optimism, and healthy living. Ultimately, RCCC is looking for someone who is flexible, team-oriented, can maintain a professional attitude, have good customer service skills, and prioritize goals. Other desirable attributes for this role include enthusiasm, self-awareness, effective communication, organization skills, and a passion for working with people in recovery.

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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 RCCC environment of radical hospitality. Additionally understand and embrace the Recovery Oriented System of Care 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 and work as a team to encourage recovery support circles within various recovery-based housing.

• 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 RCCC daily activities and always work to promote the message and services of RCCC.

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

• Report to VHA Program Manager and discuss caseload.

 

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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.

• Pay Range $17-18/hour DOE

 

*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