Community Recovery Coach

Job Summary

The OSOP Community Recovery Coach is an integral part of the team that is designated to conduct outreach and engagement to survivors of an opioid overdose after discharge and referral from the emergency department. This individual provides non-clinical services intended to aid patients in establishing recovery and reducing the risk associated with a subsequent overdose. The OSOP Community Recovery Coach will assist in completing referrals to recovery support and substance use treatment services as well as developing service plans to promote successful linkage to referred services. Services will primarily be provided in the community; however, the Coach may meet patients in the ED to assure successful continuity in care.

Education

High school diploma or GED is required.                    

Experience

The candidate must be actively engaged in his/her own recovery with a minimum of four years demonstrated personal recovery experience from alcohol and/or drug use. The incumbent must be able to read, interpret documents and write routine reports. Basic computer skills are required. The OSOP Community Recovery Coach must demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to relate to patients and health professionals, as well as good problem-solving skills. Must be able to demonstrate patience and tact when dealing with patients, families, and other staff, to integrate Continuous Quality Improvement principles for service and organization work improvements. Ability to work with people of all social, economic, and cultural backgrounds; be flexible, open-minded and adaptable to change. to develop collaborative relationships with physicians, families, patients, interdisciplinary team and other community agencies. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate a willingness to learn and an interest in acquiring new skills                    

Physical Requirements

Light Work: Frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 lbs. with a maximum lifting of 25 lbs.