Recovery Coach - Youth

CCAR is looking to hire Recovery Coaches to provide recovery coaching services to young people ages 14–17 with substance use disorders and possibly co-occurring mental health conditions. Services will be delivered in the Western region of the State of Connecticut. The Recovery Coach will serve as a motivator, recovery resource broker, ally, and liaison, supporting youth and their families in navigating recovery pathways and connecting them to a network of care.

Note: This is a pilot program in collaboration with the Department of Children and Families (DCF). Contracted period 1/1/26 - 6/30/27.

Benefits: CCAR offers a highly attractive compensation package. Benefits offered include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), generous paid time off, 14 paid holidays, employee assistance program, and other fringe benefits.

Hourly wage: $24-$26

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Provide recovery coaching to youth.
• Establish and maintain relationships with local hospitals, community behavioral health organizations, DCF Area Offices, Youth Diversion Teams, and the Judicial Branch.
• Facilitate timely referrals into treatment and recovery support services.
• Connect youth to a larger community of care, including education, healthcare, and positive social supports.
• Maintain consistent contact with youth through recovery coaching sessions, check-ins, and engagement activities.
• Partner with youth to develop and update individualized Recovery Wellness Plans that are strength-based, culturally responsive, and youth-driven.
• Educate and support family members as requested by the youth.
• Serve as a recovery ambassador and promote the message, values, and services of CCAR.
• Participate in initial and ongoing training, education, and performance support, including Youth Peer Curriculum training and progress toward certification.
• Complete required documentation, including recovery support plans, and reporting as required by CCAR and/or partnering agencies.
• Work a flexible schedule that includes evenings and weekends to meet the needs of youth and families.
• Travel throughout the region as required.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications:
• Experience with the addiction recovery process.
• Experience working with the youth population.
• Understanding of medication-assisted recovery 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 hospital and community health settings.
• Availability to work different shifts as necessary.
• 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.
• Recovery Coach Professional (RCP) designation or in process to earn designation.

Physical abilities:

• Standing, walking, sitting, and hand and finger dexterity: Frequently
• Stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and bending: Occasionally
• Reaching outward and overhead: Occasionally
• Lifting: 10–30 lbs.
• Visual requirements: Vision correctable to 20/20

How to apply:

The Recovery Coach is a full-time non-exempt (37 hours/week) position with occasional evenings and weekends required. 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 positions are filled. Note: Resumes without cover letter will not be considered. EOE.