Recovery Coach - Emergency Department Program

Employment Opportunity with the Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery (CCAR)

CCAR is looking for a full-time Recovery Coach for the Emergency Department Program to provide recovery coaching services in hospital emergency departments across Hartford/Central Connecticut .

The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic and passionate about working closely with people in recovery from alcohol and other addictions, family members, friends, and allies.

CCAR offers a highly attractive compensation package that includes competitive wages, benefits, paid holidays, and vacation time. A valid driver’s license, insurance, and reliable vehicle required.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides recovery coaching primarily in hospital emergency rooms.
• Work closely with Emergency Department personnel and staff.
• Facilitate timely referrals and placements from hospital to treatment/recovery support providers.
• Connect patients to a larger community of care.
• Follow up recovery coaching with ED recoverees as requested.
• Engage in recovery planning with recoveree.
• Educate and assist family members as requested.
• Serve as a recovery ambassador.
• Promote the message and services of CCAR.
• Participate in ongoing recovery coach training, education, and performance support.
• Report writing and record keeping as required by CCAR and/or hospitals.
• Travel required.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Experience with the addiction recovery process.
• Understanding of medication-assisted recovery and practices.
• Familiarity with local support services, resources, and recovery community.
• Capable 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.
• Certificate of completion of the CCAR Recovery Coach Academy© preferred.
• Certificate of completion of Ethical Considerations for Recovery Coaches© preferred.
• Certificate of completion of Spirituality for Recovery Coaches© preferred.
• Ability to work within a hospital setting.
• Availability to work different shifts as necessary.
• Cross-cultural skills and experience with culturally diverse populations.
• Exceptional computer skills including data entry and tracking.
• Bilingual abilities are a plus.
• A valid driver’s license, insurance, and reliable vehicle required.
• Strong customer service ethic essential.

CCAR is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

The Recovery Coach role is a full time (35 hour/week) hourly position however applicant must have the ability to work different shifts. A cover letter highlighting your interest and experience is required . Submit cover letter and resume by clicking the "Apply for this Job" button. Cover letters and Resumes will be accepted until Thursday, September 4, 2026. Equal Opportunity Employer. Note: A cover letter is required. Resumes without cover letter will not be considered.

A valid driver’s license, insurance, and reliable vehicle are required.