Recovery Coach

Recovery Coach

At Root Center, we believe our employees are our greatest asset, and we're committed to creating a supportive and engaging work environment where everyone can thrive. We're driven by a clear purpose and a set of core values that shape everything we do, from nurturing growth and promoting well-being to cultivating connections and making a positive impact.

In fact, 97% of our newly hired employees would recommend us to their friends for employment opportunities, and 96% said they strengthened their skills in their first few months. If you share our commitment to these values and want to join a team that lives them every day, Root Center might be the perfect fit for you!

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Clinical Supervisor, the Recovery Coach is responsible for providing recovery services to clients based on the consumers needs and preferences. The role is to serve as "recovery guide" and role model for persons served. When seeking to re-engage patients who meet program criteria, the worker will serve as a linkage with the counselor and as a support for the patient completing community referrals. Independence in the community is the ultimate goal of the program.

Hourly Rate Range: $20.00 - $25.00

Essential Functions

Maintains a caseload of Intensive Case Management clients and is responsible for assisting them in various recovery life skills consistent with their needs and preferences:

• Guidance as to personal care & independent living skills
• Personal health & safety awareness
• Money management
• Transportation
• Interpersonal communications

The Recovery Coach will assist the client in successful completion of their recovery plan by:

• Monitoring client's progress in completing recovery goals.
• Coordinating transportation for patients to necessary community services.
• Attending community meetings to market the program and to develop community resources.
• Advocating to ensure patients have access to and receive services from community-based programs.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

High school diploma or GED and at least (1) year experience in medical or mental health or a related area required. CCAR (Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery) Certification or Advocacy Unlimited Certification required. Experiential or actual knowledge of Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT).

Compensation & Benefits

For all benefit eligible employees, we offer a prestigious employment package that includes competitive compensation plus a comprehensive array of benefits including:

• Work Life Balance- Flexibility: Great work life balance with clinics closed on Sundays. No current on-call responsibilities. Time off including PTO (4 weeks), three (3) Paid training days and thirteen (13) paid holidays, including your birthday! 35 hour work week and so much more!
• Health Insurance & Dental Insurance- with flexible employee contribution options depending upon chosen plan.
• Voluntary Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and AD&D 100% paid by Root Center for Advanced Recovery
• Short-Term Disability 100% paid by Root Center for Advanced Recovery
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with a 5% employer match after 6 months of employment and an additional 5% employer contribution after 1 year of employment.
• $2000 provided annually for tuition, license reimbursement, certifications or other educational activities, including 3 paid training days for educational activities and conferences; an additional $1000 available for counselors seeking outside supervision hours when such can not be provided in the organization internally.
• Annual bonus eligible based on agency performance
• Root Center has approved sites for the following NHSC Loan Repayment Programs: The Loan Repayment Program, Students to Service Loan Repayment Program, Rural Community Loan Repayment Program and Substance Use Disorder Workforce Loan Repayment Program.

EEO Statement:

Root Center is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. Root considers applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, an individual's sex, race, color, religion, age, disability, status as a veteran, or national or ethnic origin; nor does Root Center discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression.