Recovery Coach (Some Travel in Southern Illinois) - Carbondale, IL

Who is Gateway Foundation?

Gateway Foundation, Inc. is a national non-profit dedicated to helping individuals with substance use and mental health disorders. Established in 1968, Gateway provides essential tools and knowledge for recovery, positively impacting hundreds of thousands of lives. Operating through its Community Services, Corrections Divisions, and Corporate Headquarters, the organization is recognized for innovative, effective treatment approaches and maintaining high standards.

Why join us?

Consider joining our team, where your impact can be truly meaningful. Our organization focuses on delivering high quality clinical services as a recognized leader in evidence-based treatment proven to get results. By joining our team, you'll have the chance to provide essential services to underserved populations, all while working for an organization that values you and aims to be an employer of choice. You can expect to be part of a vibrant culture that emphasizes teamwork and professional growth, while embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion for every individual in every community. When you join us, you have the opportunity to find both personal and professional fulfillment by aligning your career with your values.

Recovery Coach responsibilities: 

• Facilitates motivational conversations and group sessions with clients to help them achieve treatment goals and understand actions needed for successful recovery.
• Assists clients transitioning from incarceration or hospital to community by serving as an example of sober living and identifying resources, services and support groups to be used in facilitating the transition.
• Serves as a member of the treatment team by monitoring client behavior and reporting client observations, incidents or unusual occurrences; contributes to decisions regarding treatment plans, conflict intervention or privileges.
• Assists team in maintaining consistent setting for treatment, and planning and coordinating client interaction events.
• Drives Gateway vehicle to transport clients in Gateway treatment programs or those interested in treatment to treatment appointments.
• Performs other duties as they might be assigned, including conducting engagement sessions with clients prior to their release from incarceration or discharge from the hospital in the event of an absence of intervention staff.

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 1 (one) year experience in mental health field or life experience
• Valid local driver’s license, good driving record and must be at least 21 years of age to transport clients to appointments
• Basic knowledge of physical, cognitive and psychosocial functioning level of the client population
• Basic knowledge of substance use disorder treatment services and / or familiarity with treatment programs
• Strong customer service skills
• Basic communication skills to assist with the development of care plans, explain goals to clients and assist clients in understanding the plans’ components
• Ability to appropriately interact, and communicate with clients based on their individual maturation level.
• Ability to read, write, and understand and follow written instructions in order to document interactions, incidents and occurrences and complete file work

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to walk or move about facilities for up to two hours at a time, to monitor and interact with clients
• Ability to speak with others in order to exchange information and provide support
• Ability to proofread and check documents and files for accuracy on a regular basis
• Ability to respond to telephones and pages, and to hear and detect alarms and unusual noises
• Ability to drive an automobile or van and remain alert to traffic conditions, and to identify and comply with traffic signals and signs

Compensation (based on experience)

• $16.92 - $24.47 per hour
• Gateway Foundation conducts annual reviews including merit increases.

Benefits at Gateway Foundation:

Health and Wellness:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
• Employee wellness program promoting health and fitness and offering cash-saving premiums
• Employee assistance programs focused on mental health

Financial Wellbeing:

• 403(b) Retirement Plan with 3% employer match
• Short-term and Long-term Disability and Life and AD&D Insurance paid for by Gateway
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Flexibility and Time Off:

• 18 paid time off days per year – accrual rates increase with years of service
• 9 paid company holidays
• Work-life-balance

Personal Development:

• Training & Development Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement - up to $5,250 per calendar year
• eLearning access to online courses that provide CEU’s and job-related training
• Clinical Supervision: Formal and informal guidance

Gateway Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here .