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CCAR is looking to hire Recovery Coaches to provide recovery coaching services to young people ages 14–17 with substance use disorders and possibly co-occurring mental health conditions. Services will be delivered in the Western region of the State of Connecticut. The Recovery Coach will serve as a motivator, recovery resource broker, ally, and liaison, supporting youth and their families in navigating recovery pathways and connecting them to a network of care. Note: This is a pilot program in collaboration with the Department of Children and Families (DCF). Contracted period 1/1/26 - 6/30/27. Duties and Responsibilities: •    Provide recovery coaching to youth. •    Establish and maintain relationships with local hospitals, community behavioral health organizations, DCF Area Offices, Youth Diversion Teams, and the Judicial Branch. •    Facilitate timely referrals into treatment and recovery support services. •    Connect youth to a larger community of care, including education, healthcare, and positive social supports. •    Maintain consistent contact with youth through recovery coaching sessions, check-ins, and engagement activities. •    Partner with youth to develop and update individualized Recovery Wellness Plans that are strength-based, culturally responsive, and youth-driven. •    Educate and support family members as requested by the youth. •    Serve as a recovery ambassador and promote the message, values, and services of CCAR. •    Participate in initial and ongoing training, education, and performance support, including Youth Peer Curriculum training and progress toward certification. •    Complete required documentation, including recovery support plans, and reporting as required by CCAR and/or partnering agencies. •    Work a flexible schedule that includes evenings and weekends to meet the needs of youth and families. •    Travel throughout the region as required. •    Other duties as required. Qualifications: •    Experience with the addiction recovery process. •    Experience working with the youth population. •    Understanding of medication-assisted recovery and practices. •    Familiarity with local support services, resources and recovery community. •    Capability of building an effective coach-recoveree relationship. •    Demonstrated skill in actively listening, asking good questions, awareness of self and treating people as resources. •    Understanding of and ability to maintain appropriate boundaries. •    Ability to work within hospital and community health settings. •    Availability to work different shifts as necessary. •    Cross-cultural skills, and experience with culturally diverse populations. •    Bilingual abilities are a plus. •    A valid driver’s license, insurance and reliable vehicle required. •    Strong customer service ethic. •    Recovery Coach Professional (RCP) designation or in process to earn designation. How to apply: The Recovery Coach is a full-time non-exempt (37 hours/week) position with occasional evenings and weekends required. Ability to work a flexible schedule is required.  A cover letter highlighting your interest and experience is required. Submit cover letter and resume by clicking "apply" button or by fax 860-244-2228 or mail to CCAR, Attn: Human Resources, 75 Charter Oak Avenue Building 1 Suite 305, Hartford, CT 06106. Applications will be accepted until positions are filled. Note: Resumes without cover letter will not be considered. EOE.