The Center for Human Development, (CHD) is seeking a HCWH (How Can We Help) Recovery Coach to join our community outreach team in Torrington, CT. Our residential and outreach staff establish life-changing relationships with our participants and provide opportunities to optimize their independence, rehabilitation, and recovery. The HCWH Recovery Coach oversees a variety of cases through different venues on a daily basis in Torrington, CT and is able to provide those with an Opioid Disorder or recent Opioid Overdose seeking assistance the necessary tools to accomplish their goals. The Recovery Coach will maintain a schedule including but not limited to hours of actual street outreach, use of equipment and supplies as well as a schedule of external support providers to assist in the recovery from Opioid use.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Helps area Homeless Outreach Teams in locating homeless sites and aids in providing outreach alongside them Creates and maintains relationships with state, city and community agencies/resources including facilitating relationships with agencies not currently working with the Opioid Crisis Assists those with a history of Opioid use/Opioid overdose in acquiring services in the community Assumes hours of street outreach along with scheduled hours of appointment based outreach at community based sites (Soup Kitchen, Gathering Place, Charlotte Hungerford Hospital, etc.) Designs, promotes, and participates in activities and events that promote empowerment and recovery Maintaining records of Outreach usage by those with Opioid Use Disorders and/or Opioid overdose histories and their families

REQUIREMENTS

BA/BS Degree in human services or related preferred HS Diploma or GED required Two years experience working with adults with severe and prolonged mental illness or people in recovery preferred Two years in a human service organization preferred Valid driver's license required Registered & insured vehicle available for work purposes required Approved criminal background and driving check required

SCHEDULE

1st shift, 8:30am-4:30pm.

Days on:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.

Days off:

Saturday, Sunday. Pay rate is $22.00/hour, along with a phenomenal benefit package that includes Dental, Health and Life insurance. Paid time off, earned vacation time and paid holidays, and mileage reimbursement just to name a few.

AT CENTER FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

(CHD, Care Finds a

Way:

The Center for Human Development (CHD) provides a broad range of high quality, community-oriented human services dedicated to promoting, enhancing, and protecting the dignity and welfare of people in need. At CHD we are celebrating differences, inclusion is not just a policy- it is a daily practice. Multicultural, multilingual, and fluent in sign language, CHD is a reflection of those we serve.

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If this sounds like the right job for you, do not wait - apply today to join our team. We look forward to hearing from you! Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.