Recovery Coach

$37,440 - $37,440/Yr

Westcare Georgia - Barnesville, GA

Full-time - Entry Level

Barnesville, GA

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities

About the position

The Recovery Coach at WestCare Georgia Inc. is responsible for providing individual and group recovery services to participants diagnosed with substance abuse disorders and/or mental illness. This role emphasizes education, advocacy, and support to help clients establish recovery and resiliency, while also connecting them with community resources and services.

Responsibilities

• Educates and refers clients to community agencies and businesses that address their needs for food, shelter, clothing, employment, and transportation.
• Provides services that promote recovery and resiliency.
• Assists program participants in establishing or re-establishing support systems within their community.
• Acts as an advocate for program participants to improve access to needed services and treatment.
• Participates in clinical staffing decisions regarding participants' strengths and resource needs.
• Completes documentation of services and submits billing in a timely manner.
• Provides support and supervision to assigned program participants.
• Assists other WestCare staff to promote cooperation and a professional image.
• Embraces and embodies the mission and goals of WestCare Foundation.
• Performs any other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college with a degree in Counseling, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field is preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Three or more years in a similar role or another position within WestCare is required.
• Two years of experience in providing direct counseling services to persons with alcohol and/or drug problems is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills are required.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion is required.
• Ability to work well in a team environment is required.
• Adherence to the highest standard of ethical conduct, especially regarding confidentiality, is required.
• Professional appearance and demeanor are required.
• Cultural/linguistic sensitivity to populations served is required.

Nice-to-haves

• Relevant certification(s) and/or licensure preferred; preference will be given to certified candidates.
• Intake and assessment experience is highly preferred.
• Bilingual ability is preferred.
• Knowledge of the criminal justice system is preferred.
• Prior experience using office equipment, including phones, scanners, printers, and fax machines, is highly desired.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage of $18.
• Full-time employment with potential for career advancement.