Recovery Coach [Full Time

Job Title: Recovery Coach Department: Chemical DependencyLocation: Evelyn Brandon Health Center, 81 Lake Avenue, Rochester, NY 14608 Hours Per Week: 40Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30AM - 5:00PM

SUMMARY:

Recovery Coach serves as a peer advocate to an active patient in Chemical Dependency. This position requires a good understanding of self-help groups and recovery process form alcohol or drug addiction.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides support and guidance to patients who are receiving addiction services.

• Interacts with the clinical staff in a professional manner.

• Documents in the medical record in a timely manner, the services provided.

• Utilizes supervision and is able to receive feedback and take direction.

• Maintains credential in good standing and attends OASAS trainings to further develop skill as recovery coach.

• Recruits and supervises volunteers and provides training.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Certified Recovery Peer Advocate certification required..

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1-3 years of work experience as a certified or provisionally certified peer advocate in chemical dependency preferred.

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

S - Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$17.85 - $20.00

CITY:

Rochester

POSTAL CODE:

14608

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.