Connecticut Institute for Communities, Inc.
Peer Recovery Coach (Danbury) at Connecticut Institute for Communities, Inc. Dan
Connecticut Institute for Communities, Inc., Danbury, Connecticut, us, 06813
Connecticut Institute For Communities, Inc. (CIFC) / CIFC Health seeks to hire a full-time Peer Recovery Coach to work in our Behavioral Health Department. Under the direction of the Lead BH Community Health Worker, this position is responsible for providing support and guidance to individuals seeking substance use disorder treatment. The peer recovery coach, an individual in sustained recovery, can utilize their experiences to mentor or coach, provide and advocate effective recovery‑based services. Peer mentoring is inclusive of information and guidance relevant to a client’s recovery needs (social skills, substance‑use recovery supports, training, mentoring, behavioral skills management, employment, and recreational activities). The peer recovery coach will assist the team in: 1. supporting the client’s goals for recovery; 2. providing interventions that will assist clients navigate their journey of recovery. This position is responsible for providing supportive social services including bi‑directional referrals and follow‑up as required in accordance with CIFC Health’s standard of care, assisting with financial insurance assistance to CIFC Health patients seeking behavioral health/substance‑use disorder treatments and their families, and supporting CIFC Health providers by providing assistance with substance‑abuse treatment support and referrals.
Essential Job Responsibilities
Provide education on substance use disorder and skills training in illness and recovery management to clients and their families.
Work collaboratively with clients to assess their hopes, strengths, accomplishments, and challenges regarding their recovery goals.
In collaboration with other care team members, work with clients to develop and assess needs and develop goals and treatment plans inclusive of the client’s personal interests, goals, strengths, and challenges regarding recovery.
Actively identify and support referral and linkages to community resources (communities of recovery, educational, vocational, social, cultural, spiritual resources, mutual self‑help groups, professional services, etc.) that support the client’s recovery goals and interests.
Provide in‑person and telephonic support, coaching and mentoring to help clients meet their recovery goals.
Provide informal counselling, discuss issues and concerns related to basic needs and community resources, and facilitate peer recovery groups.
Facilitate navigation of the health care and social service systems.
Conduct screenings for social determinants of health.
Determine eligibility and enroll individuals into health insurance plans.
Act as point person receiving and facilitating referrals for substance‑use disorder treatment services, in collaboration with providers (including internal referrals from the CIFC Health department and community referrals to withdrawal management and inpatient substance‑abuse/co‑occurring treatment programs).
Collect clinical data and records prior to intake appointments, including records from other facilities and required patient ratings and collateral information.
Communicate with other providers internally and externally regarding substance‑use disorder referral outcomes by creating provider letters, discharge letters, and summaries in cooperation with providers.
Participate in clinical team meetings and communicate with providers involved in patient care to facilitate all communication and coordination with the team.
Attend provider team meetings to promote collaboration among service and treatment providers.
Attend and participate in individual and/or peer supervision as directed.
Adhere to all HIPAA regulations, including those related to the heightened protection of health records, and maintain confidentiality at all times.
Fulfil all compliance and training responsibilities related to the position, including compliance with and enforcement of CIFC and CIFC Health policies and procedures.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements Successful candidates must possess a minimum high‑school diploma or equivalent (associate or bachelor’s degree preferred). A lived experience and/or in recovery from substance use for a minimum of two years is required. Certified addictions recovery coach status is preferred, or a willingness to obtain certification. Community health experience and/or community resource knowledge is strongly preferred. Proficiency with computers, electronic health records, and the internet is required. Bilingual abilities are preferred.
Compensation Details Competitive compensation, plus a comprehensive fringe‑benefits package including paid time off, 13 paid holidays, health, dental and vision coverage, as well as other ancillary coverages and a retirement program. As a federally qualified health center (FQHC), this position is eligible to apply for a Loan Repayment Program through HRSA (Health Resources and Services Administration).
Hourly Wage: $20–$24
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Essential Job Responsibilities
Provide education on substance use disorder and skills training in illness and recovery management to clients and their families.
Work collaboratively with clients to assess their hopes, strengths, accomplishments, and challenges regarding their recovery goals.
In collaboration with other care team members, work with clients to develop and assess needs and develop goals and treatment plans inclusive of the client’s personal interests, goals, strengths, and challenges regarding recovery.
Actively identify and support referral and linkages to community resources (communities of recovery, educational, vocational, social, cultural, spiritual resources, mutual self‑help groups, professional services, etc.) that support the client’s recovery goals and interests.
Provide in‑person and telephonic support, coaching and mentoring to help clients meet their recovery goals.
Provide informal counselling, discuss issues and concerns related to basic needs and community resources, and facilitate peer recovery groups.
Facilitate navigation of the health care and social service systems.
Conduct screenings for social determinants of health.
Determine eligibility and enroll individuals into health insurance plans.
Act as point person receiving and facilitating referrals for substance‑use disorder treatment services, in collaboration with providers (including internal referrals from the CIFC Health department and community referrals to withdrawal management and inpatient substance‑abuse/co‑occurring treatment programs).
Collect clinical data and records prior to intake appointments, including records from other facilities and required patient ratings and collateral information.
Communicate with other providers internally and externally regarding substance‑use disorder referral outcomes by creating provider letters, discharge letters, and summaries in cooperation with providers.
Participate in clinical team meetings and communicate with providers involved in patient care to facilitate all communication and coordination with the team.
Attend provider team meetings to promote collaboration among service and treatment providers.
Attend and participate in individual and/or peer supervision as directed.
Adhere to all HIPAA regulations, including those related to the heightened protection of health records, and maintain confidentiality at all times.
Fulfil all compliance and training responsibilities related to the position, including compliance with and enforcement of CIFC and CIFC Health policies and procedures.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements Successful candidates must possess a minimum high‑school diploma or equivalent (associate or bachelor’s degree preferred). A lived experience and/or in recovery from substance use for a minimum of two years is required. Certified addictions recovery coach status is preferred, or a willingness to obtain certification. Community health experience and/or community resource knowledge is strongly preferred. Proficiency with computers, electronic health records, and the internet is required. Bilingual abilities are preferred.
Compensation Details Competitive compensation, plus a comprehensive fringe‑benefits package including paid time off, 13 paid holidays, health, dental and vision coverage, as well as other ancillary coverages and a retirement program. As a federally qualified health center (FQHC), this position is eligible to apply for a Loan Repayment Program through HRSA (Health Resources and Services Administration).
Hourly Wage: $20–$24
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