Job Description
Enjoy making a difference? Join the team at FREE, enriching the lives of others, one individual at a time.
Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. (FREE) benefits and proudly supports more than 4,000 individuals with intellectual / developmental disabilities, mental illness and traumatic brain injury. It is the mission of FREE to support people of all abilities reach their full potential and thrive in their communities. FREE provides a diverse array of supports and services including: housing; recovery services; transition to work; employment; day, community and family services; respite; crisis services; education and after school support; specialty health services; and advocacy.
Position: Recovery Coach
Reports To: PROS Program Management
Revised: July, 2022
This position is non-exempt and is eligible for overtime pay for hours worked in excess of 40 during a single calendar week (Monday - Sunday)
Position Overview
The Recovery Coach is responsible for providing quality clinical and counseling services to the individuals who attend PROS. Recovery Coaches assist with admissions, assessments, group and individual therapy while working with the individuals on their caseload to move them forward on the life goals. Recovery Coaches work as part of an interdisciplinary team within PROS and may participate in committees, work groups and other partnerships external to the program.
Essential Job Functions
•Supervise the implementation of individualized plans/programs, record progress and initiate periodic reviews
•Work with a caseload of approximately 12-18 individuals
•Provide 1:1 and group therapy
•Complete various assessments integral to the development of treatment plans
•Work with the people we support and other members of the interdisciplinary team to develop service plans that aid the person in achieving their personal life goals
•Work in partnership with the people we support to ensure that their rights, health, safety and personal outcomes are being supported at all times
•Assist the people we support to overcome barriers and challenges to establish and maintain a network of relationships and valued social roles
•Supervise interns in a task and/or clinical role and monitors services provided
•Coordinate CQL activities within the program
•Develop and initiate curriculums to meet the needs of the individuals within the program
•Ensure that all required documentation is completed /processed appropriately and in a timely manner
•Provide field based treatment in the community and individual's home as required
•Prevent, recognize and report abuse toward the people we support
•Maintain confidentiality
Duties and Responsibilities
•Always communicate in a respectful manner with all people including the people we
support, supervisors, other valued team members, and members of the community
•Coordinate, support, attend and participate in all required events/ meetings/ reviews/
committees, including ones outside of standard working hours
•Assist with screenings, intake and admissions responsibilities
•Adhere to the organizations Code of Ethics
•Complete all required trainings and stay in compliance
•Other duties as assigned
Minimum Job Qualifications
•Master's Degree in Mental Health/Social Work/ Social Services Related Field (licensure
preferred)
•Experience with the mental health population preferred
•Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment with flexibility, keeping others
informed and anticipating needs is essential
•Must be efficient, well organized, and have excellent communication skills
•Valid NYS Driver License and satisfy criteria to be a driver for FREE preferred
•No convictions for crimes that preclude a person from working with members of a
vulnerable population
Physical Demands
•Employee is required to sit, walk and stand for prolonged period of time (at least 8 hours)
•Employee is required to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
•Employee is required to operate standard office equipment such as computers, phones,
photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines
•Employee is required to reach with hands and arms
•Employee is required to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch or stand on a stool as needed
•Employee is required to be able to lift 50 pounds at a time
FREE's Core Values
All team members are expected to represent the core values of the organization, outlined below,
at all times.
Integrity...we expect the conduct of all team members in the FREE network to be rooted in
transparency and honesty and to be consistent with our stated values.
Diversity...we believe in the dignity and worth of all people. We strive to foster an appreciation
of, and respect for, the differences among all of us that enrich the world.
Responsiveness...we commit to striving to meet to the needs of the people we support, valued
team members and the unmet needs of the community.
Quality...we support people to plan, choose, and contribute to their personal outcomes and to live
a rewarding life based on their individual choices and preferences.
Stewardship...we recognize our responsibility in managing the resources of the FREE network
responsibly, effectively, and efficiently.
Innovation...together, we find creative solutions to take advantage of opportunities and meet
challenges while celebrating our collective accomplishments.
Interdependence... we pledge to promote a collaborative environment driven and enabled by a
dedicated team of professionals. WE is more powerful than YOU or I.
I have read, understood and agreed to the Recovery Coach job description, and have been given
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FREE is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other protected characteristic. In addition to federal law requirements, FREE complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in all of its locations. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Family Residences and Essential Enterprises' affirmative action efforts related to protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are set out and described in our affirmative action plan for protected veterans and individuals with a disability. If you have any questions or would like to view the affirmative action plan, please visit our website
Other details - Job Family Employment Specialist
- Pay Type Hourly
- Min Hiring Rate $28.87
- Max Hiring Rate $29.64
- Travel Required Yes
- Required Education Master's Degree
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