Recovery Coach
Position Summary
The Recovery Coach will support incarcerated individuals that are participating in recovery-based services and activities, both inside the facility and in the community strengthening ties for transitioning offenders with an emphasis on reentry and aftercare services.
Supervision Received\:
Receives general direction and oversight and work directly under the supervision of the Program Director of the Recovery Integration Support and Empowerment (RISE) Director, Chief of Inmate Services and the ADS of Programs and Inmate Services performing duties in accordance with all best practices and established guidelines.
Duties and Responsibilities\:
Provides support to outreach, engage, and assist incarcerated individuals with substance use disorders to identify their recovery goals and develop wellness bases reentry plans in conjunction with case managers.
Provides connections to recovery-orientated, peer support self-help services, and community based mental health, substance use disorder, and family support services.
Provides assistance and education on available healthcare systems and services as needed; provides support with transitions care in coordination with the case manager.
Responsible for continued support of formerly incarcerated individuals by engaging in follow-up communications and community monitoring to ensure their success in recovery.
Provides counseling and residential substance abuse programing with the cooperation of the correctional staff and caseworkers.
Ensures incarcerated individuals have access to a range of necessary support services to meet their needs.
Advocates for individual's needs within the program as well as with external agencies.
Participates in bi-monthly Re-Entry meetings.
Participates in Sheriffs Office Inmate Service team meetings to develop systems of communication, effective treatment, continuum of care, and aftercare for offenders throughout the facility and once released into the community.
Collects data and filing reports in accordance with program needs.
Works in a team model with both uniformed and non-uniformed treatment staff to ensure therapeutic community and continuity Of care standards throughout the facility.
Please note this job description is not designated to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required Of the employee in this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Job Competencies\:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Organized with attention to detail. Ability to follow an agency's policies and procedures.
Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to prioritize and problem solve in a high-pressure environment.
Ability to maintain necessary certifications.
Ability to exercise discretion and good judgement and to handle confidential information.
Working knowledge of Corrections terminology, procedures, and interrelationships of the criminal justice system and recovery programs.