Recovery Coach

Mental Health Direct Care Weekend Recovery Coach

The Weekend Recovery Coach supports residents' recovery by building authentic, professional relationships and helping to restore a sense of engagement, productivity, and contribution. This role models and promotes community values and a recovery orientation while providing support to residents throughout the day as they engage in clinical programming.

Location: Asheville, NC

Schedule: Saturday - Sunday 8 am - 4 pm

Pay: Starting at $19.50 per hour and increases based on experience

Benefits:

• Retirement plan & company match
• Free Meals on shift

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.

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.

*CooperRiis is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

*CooperRiis is a therapeutic healing community located in Mill Spring, NC. We are a Smoke/Drug/Alcohol Free Facility.