What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recovery Coach - Mobile MAT and IOP position at Bridges Healthcare?
Bridges Healthcare, Inc. has an immediate opening for a Recovery Coach - Mobile MAT and IOP
$25.00 per hour
Part-time/non-benefited position.
15 hours per week (must be available Mon, Tue and Thu, 9:30-2:30 or 10:00-3:00)
PURPOSE and POSITION OVERVIEW
Serve as an advocate, through personal experience, to assist individuals in their recovery plan. Enhance and expand access to comprehensive recovery treatment and programs.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES
- Willingness to share life experience of positive outcomes from personal recovery
- Mentor, coach and support individuals in their recovery goals and model successful recovery strategies
- Assist individuals with identifying strengths and personal resources to aid in their recovery
- Arrange for follow-up appointments at Bridges and/or alternative agency for individuals
- Provide next-day outreach/follow up with individuals and with their referral agency
- Facilitate connection to mutual help programs/meetings for individuals
- Provide services to identified individuals, including assistance with transportation to referral appointments
- Serve as liaison with outside services and referral sources
- Provide individuals with information on how to access assistance with basic needs
- Drive individuals, using agency vehicles, to and from community sites and/or referral agencies
- Perform check of vehicles before use and ensured vehicle is fueled at the end of the day
- Participate in team meetings and other departmental meetings
- Assist clinicians in substance use therapy groups with toxicology collections, contacting clients, escorting clients in the building, and offering peer support to clients
- Complete required paper and electronic documentation in a timely manner
- Provide advocacy and education on treatment barriers and stigma
- Perform any other department or agency-related duties or special projects as directed by supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS and COMPETENCIES
- Certificate of completion from a recognized peer/recovery coach program
- High school diploma / GED
- Experience with and knowledge of serious mental illness and/or co-occurring substance abuse disorders
- Ability to work flexible schedule/shifts
- Good communication and documentation skills
- Computer literacy
- Valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation
- CPR/First Aid certified or willing to become certified
- Willingness to become trained in the administration of naloxone
Bridges is STAR-LRP AND HRSA Approved, and some positions may be eligible for loan repayment through these programs.
Only candidates whose qualifications meet the requirements of the position will be contacted. No phone calls, walk-ins or third parties, please. We regret that we cannot provide relocation assistance for this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
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