Recovery Coach

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