Youth Recovery Coach

About the Organization

Center for Community Alternatives (CCA)supports and builds power with people across New York State who have been affected by mass incarcerationcriminalization and community disinvestment. Through a statewide network of direct services advocacy and organizing and by supporting the leadership of directly-impacted people we advance civil and human rights for all New Yorkers. CCA works to build a world where everyone has what they need to thrive.

Why Join the Team

At CCAwe are committed to fair transparent pay and we strive to provide competitive market-informed compensation. The successful candidates salary is determined by the combination of knowledge skills competencies experience and geography.Our goal is to continue to make CCA one of the most desirable nonprofit places at which to work and in part recognize the importance of work-life balance.

Program Summary:

The Youth Recovery Coach will coordinate Peer Recovery Supports Services (PRSS) to youth within the Syracuse City School District as well as reach out to youth subjected to school discipline or returning from detention or incarceration.

The project will also give special attention to children of incarcerated parents providing a dedicated support group for such youth that we identify. The CUSE Center will provide Clubhouse Socialization and Recovery Support Services to complement any youth within the Syracuse City School District who self-identify as having a history of substance use disorder. The project will address the need for stronger peer recovery support services for youth. Specific needs include engagement of youth the need for clubhouse/socialization services and bridging the digital divide.

The project will create an after-school enrichment program violence prevention program and leadership development program using SMART Recoverys 4-Point Program as well as Positive Youth Development Principles (PYD). The Youth Recovery Coach will provide workshops on the key elements of Recovery on success in the core areas of life (employment housing relationships mental health/self-esteem) and on other topics as determined by the Advisory Committee and SOR community stakeholders. Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Recovery Services.

The Youth Recovery Coach will conduct community outreach to help engage and enroll the targeted number of youth participants required for the SOR program. This employment opportunity requires evening and weekend hours as determined by CCA/CUSE Center key project staff.

Applicants must possess a valid NYS drivers license a reliable vehicle able to transport participants and appropriate levels of auto insurance as required by CCA.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Work along with the Director and the Recovery Coordinator to implement program-wide awareness about recovery in Syracuse and throughout Onondaga County through community educational forums and other social events.

Promptly respond to requests for service information from consumers the community and potential referral sources.

Enroll and engage at least 25 youth in recovery services over 1 year; enrolled youth will attend CUSE Center activities at least 4 times per month.

75% of the youth enrolled will complete a Personalized Recovery Plan.

Work closely with the Youth Recovery Coordinator in collaboration with other team members managers directors and the administrative team.

Help identify new and existing resources for youth.

Coordinate with the Youth Recovery Coordinator and outside Recovery Support Services including treatment centers and 12-Step communities.

Meet regularly with youth in the Center and community to develop their personal recovery tool kit.

Create and maintain opportunities to assist youth in discovering their passions and exploring areas of health & wellness employment education life skills and spirituality to achieve a meaningful life.

Collect report and maintain databases for weekly monthly quarterly and annual reports.

Work with the Youth Recovery Coach to create opportunities and linkages to social inclusion opportunities in Onondaga County and beyond.

Maintain guidelines policies and procedures established by the funding source and the Advisory Committee.

Document to accurately reflect the support and resources delivered. This includes maintaining up-to-date records that demonstrate the impact and progress of services offered through the program.

Qualifications

(preferred) Bachelors or Associate degree in Human Services or related field with two (2) years relevant experience preferably in the mental health and/or behavioral health field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience providing group education mentoring people individually in self-help and advocacy is necessary. Preferred lived experience with substance use and/or mental health.

Candidates should have experience working with youths.

Skills/Abilities:

Knowledge of peer support and strength-based peer practices. Understanding of natural support. Knowledge of computer systems and computer operations proficiency in Microsoft Outlook MS Word and MS Excel.

Customer and Engagement Skills. Proficient in oral and written communication skills including presentation skills.

Knowledge of mental health/substance use services community resources.

Ability to operate office equipment: fax copier scanner printer and telephone. Ability to relate with respect to people from diverse ethnic social-cultural lifestyle and educational backgrounds.

Ability to work well with a team.

Ability to maintain clear ethical boundaries between self and participants. Ability to travel to meetings and other sites.

ALL APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT COVER LETTER WITH RESUME.

• 12 paid holidays per year
• 20 days of earned time off (ETO) for full-time staff with the ability to use it after 90-days of employment.
• Time off is earned starting on your first day.
• 7 days of paid sick time
• 100% paid family leave
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program

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