What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recovery Coach Manager - Youth position at Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery (CCAR)?
CCAR is looking to hire a Recovery Coach Manager responsible for managing, coordinating, and promoting all aspects of CCAR’s Youth Recovery Coaching initiatives. This role ensures that services are recovery-focused and responsive to the unique needs of young people impacted by substance use disorder and who may have co-occurring mental health conditions. The Manager provides supervision and support to Youth Recovery Coaches, builds strong partnerships with community and state agencies, and ensures a recovery-focused tone and culture.
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:
• Maintain strong working relationships with schools, juvenile justice programs, youth-serving organizations, families, and community partners.
• Manage all youth recovery coaching initiatives and partnerships.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures specific to youth recovery program needs.
• Coordinate CCAR training offerings tailored to Youth Recovery Coaches.
• Supervision, performance support, and mentorship to Youth Recovery Coaches.
• Lead orientation and training for Youth Recovery Coaches.
• Manage scheduling and coverage for Youth Recovery Coaches across programs.
• Support ongoing professional development with an emphasis on youth engagement strategies, trauma-informed care, and cultural responsiveness.
• Monitor boundary management.
• Collaborate with community-based service providers to ensure a seamless continuum of supports for young people and families.
• Collect and manage data, track outcomes, and prepare reports for CCAR, funders, and stakeholders.
• Serve as a facilitator or direct service Recovery Coach for youth when necessary.
• Represent CCAR at community events, outreach efforts, and partnership meetings related to youth recovery.
• Travel throughout the region as required.
• Other duties as required.
Qualifications:
• Minimum 3 yrs. experience in management or a related field.
• Experience working with the youth population required.
• Minimum 3 yrs. experience with staff supervision.
• Program development and evaluation.
• Proficiency in recovery coaching.
• Experience with the addiction recovery process.
• Familiarity with recovery community, services and resources.
• Understanding of and ability to maintain appropriate boundaries.
• Cross-cultural skills and experience with culturally diverse populations.
• Strong customer service ethic.
• Demonstrated excellence in written and oral communication skills.
• Exceptional computer skills including database management.
• Recovery Coach Professional (RCP) designation or in process to earn designation.
How to apply:
The Recovery Coach Manager is a full-time exempt position with occasional evenings and weekends required. The 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 position is filled. Note: Resumes without cover letter will not be considered. EOE.