Emergency Department Recovery Coach

All applicants must submit a resume and cover letter to be considered!

Our vision:

Turning Point of Windham County's core mission is to support and improve the lives of our neighbors who are experiencing substance use and addiction, at any stage of their recovery. We do this through peer-led social connection, community education, counseling groups, recovery support, outreach, and advocacy. While we are a community center for people in recovery and people who want to support folks in recovery, we also offer our services throughout the Brattleboro area and in partnership with community organizations ranging from hospitals to high schools. Why Work at Turning Point? (In the words of our team) "I feel like my mental and physical health matters- folks here understand that life happens and we're real people." "I feel like I'm working with friends, my colleagues are amazing and brilliant." "My days are dynamic. The work is flexible by nature, I know what I need to do, and I'm supported to do it." "We're a peer led organization so I know that my colleagues and supervisors get it." "I get to be creative, my ideas are valued and I get to run with them." "Some days are hard, but I never go home feeling like I wasted my time." "It is a tremendous privilege to be this intimately wrapped up in people's lives and be given such trust." "I like how I can be myself and other people can be themselves around me." "This isn't a place I struggle to fit in, I find that I naturally belong." An Emergency Department Recovery Coach (RCED) works out of the Turning Point of Windham County in Brattleboro, providing direct services and support to those receiving treatment/care for Substance Use Disorders and/or Alcohol Use Disorder at Brattleboro Memorial Hospital and Grace Cottage Hospital.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

Provide direct recovery support services, following a strength-based approach, to individuals receiving treatment/care for opioid overdose, or alcohol and/or other drug related events at Brattleboro Memorial Hospital and Grace Cottage Hospital. Follow up with patients seeking further support or services after discharge, coordinating with other RCED coaches to complete daily calls to program participants. Provide education on overdose, and on obtaining and administering Naloxone (Narcan). Provide support and resource information to family members or other supporters accompanying the patient. Enhance opportunities for individuals to become familiar with Turning Point and other local community resources available. Assist individuals in identifying and developing natural community supports to foster independence and community integration. Contribute to a welcoming atmosphere at Turning Point, helping keep the environment safe, comfortable, and clean for guests. Provide recovery support to visitors when appropriate and not in conflict with other job responsibilities. Promote the RCED program and other community support/treatment services offered at Turning Point and through local community partners. Maintain collaborative relationships with local treatment teams and providers serving Vermont. Model and exemplify recovery principles to show by example that recovery is possible and attainable. Abide by

HIPAA, 42 CFR

Part II, and any additional regulations set forth by Turning Point and BMH. Communicate with hospital staff to build rapport and coordinate care. Complete all necessary documentation, including daily shift reports. The Professional Peer Recovery Coach is an individual who is in active recovery or has direct lived experience with those who are struggling with substance use disorder. Their life experiences and recovery allow them to provide recovery support in such a way that others can benefit from their experiences.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must of a high level of empathy and compassion for people experiencing a variety of life challenges and a passion for supporting people in recovery Must be able to travel to offsite locations on a weekly basis Must be computer literate with ability to learn new systems Must have the ability to communicate professionally and compassionately in all formats, written and oral Must have or will be required to achieve recovery coach certification and attend other trainings and continuing education upon employment Preferred Recovery Center experience/affiliation and Recovery Coaching experience/certification (training will be provided as needed) Preferred advanced motivational interviewing skills (training will be provided as needed) Excellent professional boundaries and self-care skills Understanding of the addiction process, available treatment programs, healthcare options, social service systems and medical systems is a plus Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in the hospital and community setting

Other Requirements:

Available to work on Sundays.

Compensation and Benefits:

$21/hr to start, which increases to $22.50/hr upon after achieving Recovery Coaching Certification within 6 months of hire Accrued Paid Time Off for illness or vacation Healthcare stipend ($500/month for FT employees) and access to discounted vison/dental and supplemental insurance coverage. Free trainings to learn and sharpen skills Free weekly Acupuncture A wonderful community of staff, volunteers, and guests Please send a cover letter and resume through Indeed.

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$21.00 - $22.50 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Vision insurance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location:

In person