CCAR is looking to hire a full time Recovery Coach for the DOC Program to work with DOC Addiction Services staff in providing recovery coaching services within identified Department of Correction facilities, serving as a motivator, recovery resource broker, and liaison. 

The ideal person will be enthusiastic, extremely well organized and passionate in working closely with people in recovery. CCAR offers a highly attractive compensation package that includes competitive wages, benefits, paid holidays and vacation time. A valid driver’s license, insurance and reliable vehicle are required.

Duties and Responsibilities:• Provide recovery coaching to incarcerated individuals that are close to discharge with a focus on those individuals receiving Medication
Assisted Treatment.
• Work closely with Addiction Services/Medical personnel and staff.
• Facilitate timely referrals and placements to ongoing treatment/recovery support providers.
• Follow up with individuals post discharge to continue recovery planning.
• Connect patients to a larger community of care.
• Educate and assist family members as requested.
• Serve as a recovery ambassador.
• Promote the message and services of CCAR.
• Participate in ongoing recovery coach training, education and performance support.
• Report writing, record keeping as required by CCAR and/or DOC.
• Travel required.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications:• Experience with the addiction recovery process.
• Understanding of medication-assisted treatment 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 a Correctional Facility setting.
• Availability to work a flexible schedule.
• 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.
• Certificate of completion of the CCAR Recovery Coach Academy© preferred.
• Certificate of completion of Ethical Considerations for Recovery Coaches© preferred.
• Certificate of completion of Spirituality for Recovery Coaches© preferred.
• Certificate of completion of Recovery Coaching in Professional Settings© preferred.
• Recovery Coach Professional (RCP) designation or in process to earn designation.

The Recovery Coach role is a full time non-exempt hourly (35 hour/week) position. Must be able to work a flexible schedule. A cover letter highlighting your interest and experience is required. Submit cover letter and resume by clicking on the "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. Equal Opportunity Employer. Note: Resumes without cover letters will not be considered.