Wish to be a Corrections Recovery Coach (Full Time)
Pay: $23.00 per hour
Job description:
Job Overview
A Corrections Recovery Coach works out of the Turning Point Center of Chittenden County (TPCCC), providing direct peer recovery-related services and support to those living with substance use disorder who are residing in, or are soon to leave, the Chittenden Regional Correctional Facility (CRCF) as well as those under DOC supervision in the Chittenden County area. This is a non-exempt full-time position with the hourly wage, $23/hr. The position is eligible for full-time employee benefits: paid vacation, sick, and holidays, and health insurance. TPCCC recognizes the needs of all staff performing this courageous work and all employees are eligible to use the center’s employee assistance program. The Center is an EOE and encourages individuals in long-term recovery from SUD to apply.
Responsibilities
– Provide direct peer recovery related services to individuals presently residing in CRCF and individuals in the community
– Enhance opportunities for individuals to become familiar with the Turning Point Center of Chittenden County and other local community resources available.
– Assist individuals to identify and develop natural community supports to foster independence and community integration.
– Develop and implement recovery plans in collaboration with coaching participants, utilizing evidence-based practices
– Promotes the Chittenden County Corrections Program and other support services offered at the Turning Point Center of Chittenden County among all local community partners.
– Offer mentoring and peer support to foster motivation, accountability, and resilience among coaching participants
– Provide direct peer recovery related services to individuals presently residing in CRCF and individuals in the community
– Enhance opportunities for individuals to become familiar with the Turning Point Center of Chittenden County and other local community resources available.
– Assist individuals to identify and develop natural community supports to foster independence and community integration.
– Develop and implement recovery plans in collaboration with coaching participants, utilizing evidence-based practices
– Promotes the Chittenden County Corrections Program and other support services offered at the Turning Point Center of Chittenden County among all local community partners.
– Offer mentoring and peer support to foster motivation, accountability, and resilience among coaching participants
Requirements
• A self-identified person in long-term recovery from substance use disorder (3 year minimum).
• Experience with, or educational background of, recovery concepts and practices of recovery that honor any pathway to recovery.
• Organized, self-motivated, creative, and committed to working in a diverse environment.
• Be able to work within any Correctional Facility.
• Excellent written and oral communication
• Excellent interpersonal skills and comfortable working with all levels of professionals.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, as well as working with various data platforms.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current insurance coverage.
• Must have flexible schedule.
• Preferred Recovery Center experience/affiliation and current IC&RC Recovery Coach certificate.
• Preferred advanced motivational interviewing skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting individuals on their path to recovery. We value compassionate professionals committed to fostering positive change through expert guidance, empathetic mentoring, and collaborative care.
Benefits:
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Health Insurance
Work Location: In person