Recovery Coach - Youth

Job description

CCAR is looking to hire Recovery Coaches to provide recovery coaching services to young people ages 14–17 with substance use disorders and possibly co-occurring mental health conditions. Services will be delivered in the Western region of the State of Connecticut. The Recovery Coach will serve as a motivator, recovery resource broker, ally, and liaison, supporting youth and their families in navigating recovery pathways and connecting them to a network of care. Note: This is a pilot program in collaboration with the Department of Children and Families (DCF). Contracted period 1/1/26 - 6/30/27. Duties and Responsibilities: • Provide recovery coaching to youth. • Establish and maintain relationships with local hospitals, community behavioral health organizations, DCF Area Offices, Youth Diversion Teams, and the Judicial Branch. • Facilitate timely referrals into treatment and recovery support services. • Connect youth to a larger community of care, including education, healthcare, and positive social supports. • Maintain consistent contact with youth through recovery coaching sessions, check-ins, and engagement activities. • Partner with youth to develop and update individualized Recovery Wellness Plans that are strength-based, culturally responsive, and youth-driven. • Educate and support family members as requested by the youth. • Serve as a recovery ambassador and promote the message, values, and services of CCAR. • Participate in initial and ongoing training, education, and performance support, including Youth Peer Curriculum training and progress toward certification. • Complete required documentation, including recovery support plans, and reporting as required by CCAR and/or partnering agencies. • Work a flexible schedule that includes evenings and weekends to meet the needs of youth and families. • Travel throughout the region as required. • Other duties as required. Qualifications: • Experience with the addiction recovery process. • Experience working with the youth population. • Understanding of medication-assisted recovery and practices. • Familiarity with local support services, resources and recovery community. • Capability of building an effective coach-recoveree relationship. • Demonstrated skill in actively listening, asking good questions, awareness of self and treating people as resources. • Understanding of and ability to maintain appropriate boundaries. • Ability to work within hospital and community health settings. • Availability to work different shifts as necessary. • Cross-cultural skills, and experience with culturally diverse populations. • Bilingual abilities are a plus. • A valid driver’s license, insurance and reliable vehicle required. • Strong customer service ethic. • Recovery Coach Professional (RCP) designation or in process to earn designation. How to apply: The Recovery Coach is a full-time non-exempt (37 hours/week) position with occasional evenings and weekends required. Ability to work a flexible schedule is required. A cover letter highlighting your interest and experience is required. Submit cover letter and resume by clicking "apply" button or by fax 860-244-2228 or mail to CCAR, Attn: Human Resources, 75 Charter Oak Avenue Building 1 Suite 305, Hartford, CT 06106. Applications will be accepted until positions are filled. Note: Resumes without cover letter will not be considered. EOE.