Recovery Coach, Crisis Residential Unit

As a Recovery Coach at Common Ground, you'll provide essential support and guidance to individuals navigating their recovery journeys. Your responsibilities will include facilitating group sessions, offering hope, and helping divert clients from in-patient hospitalization.

To qualify for the Recovery Coach position at Common Ground, applicants must have a high school diploma or GED, be a Certified Peer Support Specialist or Certified Peer Recovery Coach, possess a valid driver's license, and have at least one year of experience working with individuals with disabilities.

Common Ground offers a competitive wage for Recovery Coaches, along with shift premiums, generous paid time off for both full-time and part-time staff, and employer-sponsored wellness plans, ensuring a supportive work-life balance.

The team environment at Common Ground fosters collaboration and support, which enhances the effectiveness of Recovery Coaches. You'll work closely with multidisciplinary teams to manage the evolving needs of the individuals you support.

Daily activities for a Recovery Coach at Common Ground include leading group sessions, providing one-on-one recovery coaching, engaging with various departments, and ensuring accurate documentation in the Electronic Health Record.

Common Ground stands out due to its non-profit mission-driven approach that emphasizes person-focused care. The organization promotes professional growth and maintains a culture of mental and behavioral health support for all employees.

To apply for the Recovery Coach position at Common Ground, interested candidates can visit our official website or contact our HR department for further information on the application process and current opportunities.

Briefly discuss your relevant experiences, highlighting your background in peer support, any certifications you hold, and your direct experience working with individuals facing challenges. Provide specific examples of how you've helped others succeed.

Share your approach to building rapport and trust with clients. Explain techniques you would use to understand their barriers and gently encourage them toward accepting support without pushing too hard.

Offer a specific example of a situation where you were able to help someone navigate a challenge. Discuss the strategies you employed and the positive outcomes that resulted from your support.

Discuss your understanding of recovery as a personal journey that varies for each individual. Emphasize the importance of personalization, resilience, and the ongoing nature of recovery.

Describe methods you utilize to practice self-care, seek supervision when necessary, and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Stress the importance of supporting your mental health to best help others.

Explain your understanding of accurate documentation in the Electronic Health Record. Illustrate your commitment to timely and thorough reporting that ensures continuity and quality of care.

Discuss techniques for creating a welcoming group environment, like setting ground rules, promoting respect, and facilitating open dialogue among participants to ensure everyone's voice is heard.

Provide an example of a situation where your critical thinking skills were put to the test, and explain how you assessed the situation, considered various perspectives, and executed a solution.

Express your alignment with Common Ground's mission of helping individuals in crisis. Discuss specific aspects of their approach or values that resonate with you and how you see yourself contributing to their work.

Mention any ongoing training, workshops, or literature you engage with to stay informed about the latest developments in the field of recovery coaching and mental health support.