Recovery Coach

Wabanaki Public Health and Wellness•Bangor, ME

22h

About The Position

Wabanaki Public Health & Wellness (WPHW) is growing, and we are excited to be adding new people to our team! If you value inclusivity, balance, and cultural centeredness and have a true passion for serving others, you may be a great fit for our team! Position Summary : The Recovery Coach & Outreach Specialist helps community members with substance use disorder (SUD) with mobile support through engagement and in response to SUD/Recovery situations and requests. The Recovery Coach & Outreach Specialist will assess the situation, lend a supportive ear, help to find solutions, and engage with clinical team to decide next steps for community member. The Recovery Coach & Outreach Specialist will support Wabanaki Community Members within the community through empathetic connection, transportation to treatment, and other recovery programing. Travel will be required of this position.

Requirements

High School or equivalent
Must be over the age of 18
Minimum of two (2) years of continuous Recovery Coach Training and Recovery Coach Ethics
Must be a Registered Recovery Coach (or be able to complete within 6 months of hire), with a desire to become a Certified Recovery Coach within first year of employment.
Valid State of Maine Driver’s License, insurable under the WPHW’s automobile insurance plan.
Emergency medical response training (CPR/First Aid/BLS), or obtained upon
Must be able to physically respond to individuals’ needs in the event of a crisis
Willingness to travel with some overnights for trainings, meetings, gatherings, and Positive attitude and independently
Experience working with substance use
Ability to listen and convey Strong communication skills both verbal and
Basic computer skills including Word; Excel; Outlook, Teams,
Ability to work where there is prolonged sitting, standing,
Familiarity with resources in and out of the Native
Possess good organizational, detail and time management
Ability to learn and comprehend basic instructions and orientation to the
Ability to communicate ideas, instructions, and other information in a clear and precise manner using both written and oral forms of communication.
Maintain a positive and professional attitude, while treating all peers with dignity and
Excellent problem solving and organizational skills with ability to handle multiple
Ability to work
Willingness to travel; a good driving record and access to reliable transportation are
Ability to work some holidays, nights, and
Complete and comply with Wabanaki Public Health and Wellness’ orientation and training requirements.
Attend and participate in Recovery Outreach staff meetings and other meetings as deemed appropriate and necessary by your immediate supervisor.
Become familiar and comply with Wabanaki Public Health and Wellness’ standards and
Become familiar with Wabanaki Public Health and Wellness’ programs, policies, and personnel requirements.
Must have completed or be willing to complete the CCAR Recovery Coach Certification CCAR Recovery Coach Academy CCAR Ethic in Recovery Coaching
Maintain and keep up to date any required certifications and licenses
Motivation to attend and participate in continuing and required education and trainings: Mental Health First Aid De-escalation Training QPR Training Overdose recognition and reversal training
Must pass criminal background check

Nice To Haves

Experience working with Indigenous populations and in Tribal communities preferred

Responsibilities

Outreach and engage people entering recovery and harm reduction in the tribal district and other places as identified.
Identify urgent care needs, resource needs, strengths, and
Assist individuals in need of recovery support and help link urgent care, recovery, and/or other treatment needs along a continuum of care.
Use active listening to gather important information about client’s current substance use and needs.
Engage participant in developing an individualized healing plan in collaboration with clinical care team.
Participate in team meetings and amplify client voice and choice regarding care
Adhere to client confidentiality requirements and Help participants complete applications and other required documentation as needed to support needs.
Participate in meetings, in-service training, staff development, and other professional growth activities as required or needed.
Collect and record data and submit documentation to supervisor at the end of each work Outreach to different programs to explore bed availability as directed by client
Provide input in continued quality improvement activities and policies and procedure Provide a warm and supporting hand-off of community member into detox and/or
Support other recovery programs within the organization, as Participate on advisory groups or task forces related to substance use recovery as