Mental Health Direct Care Recovery Coach

Job Description

Job Description

Mental Health Direct Care Recovery Coach 

The 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: Mill Spring, NC

Schedule: Monday – Friday 8 am – 5 pm

 

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

Benefits:

• PTO/Sick Time accrual from day 1
• Medical/Dental/Vision benefits
• Company funded life insurance
• 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.