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Recovery Coach
Career Insights for Social / Human Services Assistant
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What they do
A Social or Human Services Assistant assists with identifying and arranging community services for clients. Works with social workers and other human services professionals. Helps with rehabilitation for people with disabilities or those in recovery, or coordinates home care services for the elderly; may also coordinate housing or job training assistance for immigrants, veterans, former inmates or families in crisis.
$42,161 / year median in New Hampshire
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Overview Engages with patients in the Addiction Treatment Program and encourages them to maintain sobriety, participate in recovery oriented activities and develop a network of sober supports. Participates in group treatment activities and models effective group participation and recovery oriented perspective for patients with substance use disorders. Helps patients identify and access needed resources and recovery supports. Responsibilities Meets with co-facilitators of group therapy to plan presentation of material. Attends group therapy sessions and model appropriate group participation. Assists with co-facilitating selected aspects of group therapy sessions. Provides support and encouragement to group therapy participants. Engages one-on-one with patients to provide additional support between program sessions. Provides information and referrals regarding recovery resources in the community. Maintains patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations. If certified, may provide supervision for others working toward a CRSW (certification as a Recovery Support Worker). Performs other duties as required or assigned. Qualifications Completed Training as Recovery Coach, including ethics training. Certification as a Recovery Support Worker (CRSW) required at time of hire or within 1 year of employment. Thorough understanding of stressors impacting patients in recovery from opiate use disorders. Able to maintain patient confidentiality. Basic computer literacy skills. Required Licensure/Certifications None