<p>Apply</p> <p>Job Type</p> <p>Full-time</p> <p>Description</p> <p>UCFS strives to use person-centered care to improve the health and well-being of everyone in our community. Share in our vision of being Eastern CT's best choice for patient-centered healthcare!</p> <p>We are currently seeking a Recovery Coach who will utilize personal recovery experience and training to assist individuals, families, couples, and groups, with engagement into substance use treatment, accessing and utilizing resources, and managing substance use disorders.</p> <p>Expected Schedule: Full-Time, 40 hours/week; Monday through Friday, Varied Due to Client Need</p> <p>Essential Responsibilities -</p> <ul> <li>Provides peer mentoring support, information and guidance relevant to clients' recovery needs (social skills, substance use recovery supports, training, mentoring, behavioral management skills and recreational activities, etc.) </li><li>Collaborates with therapists and clients to determine care plans related to basic needs, legal, medical, insurance. Assists clients to meet basic needs via case management, skill building and coaching. </li><li>Assists clients with access to program services, area resources. </li><li>Participates in Case Reviews and supervision. </li><li>Provides documentation as required by funder, agency and program standards. </li></ul> <p>Why UCFS?</p> <p>Our team is passionate about the services we provide and is committed to making a difference for our clients and community. At UCFS, a Federally Qualified Health Center, we specialize in integrated care which means having access to essential services to meet the complex needs of those we serve. We work collaboratively across programs at our agency to remove barriers and streamline access to services including behavioral health services, primary care, dental, case management and more. If you are committed to improving the health and well-being of our community, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.</p> <p>Requirements</p> <ul> <li>In recovery from substance use for minimum of 2 years, required </li><li>Knowledge of substance use/peer recovery support preferred </li><li>Minimum of Associates Degree, BA/BS preferred </li><li>CCAR/RSS certification preferred </li><li>Experience with integrated care/medical practices preferred </li><li>Ability to provide a strength based, client centered approach to the delivery of service </li><li>A valid driver's license and state mandated levels of auto liability insurance </li></ul> <p>UCFS offers a comprehensive benefits package including -</p> <ul> <li>Flexible schedules </li><li>Competitive salaries </li><li>Generous paid time off including 3 weeks' vacation, 4 floating holidays and 10 sick days each year </li><li>Medical, dental and vision insurance </li><li>401(k) plan with 6% employer contribution </li><li>Paid life and disability insurance </li><li>Employee Assistance Program (EAP) </li><li>Additional voluntary benefits </li><li>Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility </li></ul> <p>UCFS is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees as protected by applicable federal and/or state law.</p>