Recovery Coach - Oxford County

Sweetser - Oxford, MS

Full-time

Oxford, MS

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities

About the position

The OPTIONS Recovery Coach plays a vital role in supporting community members in their recovery journey from substance use and mental health challenges. This position involves collaborating with local agencies and providing both short- and long-term recovery coaching services using a harm reduction approach, adhering to the Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery (CCAR) model.

Responsibilities

• Foster and maintain collaborative partnerships with local law enforcement agencies, community partners, and emergency medical services.
• Embrace evidenced based practices, harm reduction, motivation interviewing, and the many pathways to recovery.
• Provide short term intervention with a focus on harm reduction.
• Link individuals in need to HQHC providers, harm reduction sites, naloxone resources, recovery community centers, withdrawal management, inpatient treatment, housing referrals, and other necessary resources.
• Support individuals in applying for applicable benefits including MaineCare and food security services.
• Utilize supervisory supports appropriately and participate in all team/program meetings.
• Help individuals create their own recovery plans and develop their own recovery pathways.
• Meet independently with participants to assess their needs and barriers to recovery.
• Earn Maine Recovery Coach Certification within 180 days of hire and maintain certification throughout tenure.
• Ensure the Human Rights of clients are respected and protected.
• Complete all documentation accurately and timely in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality of all participant information in accordance with state and federal law.
• Provide outreach to individuals experiencing homelessness to offer harm reduction and safety supplies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Lived experience of Recovery with Mental Illness, Trauma or Substance Use.
• Willingness to self-identify with peers in the community.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Valid state driver's license.

Nice-to-haves

• Paid or unpaid peer support experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills, including email and data entry.