Recovery Coach – 2 Positions

Department:

Promise Neighborhood – Externally Sponsored Programs

Intro:

As part of the Promise Neighborhood Grant awarded to Berea College, several new positions have been created to support the young people of several rural Kentucky counties. We are currently recruiting for two full-time positions.

Responsibilities:

The Recovery Coaches will be located at the Judicial Center in Jackson County, Kentucky and will work closely with the family court judge to provide services to families with prescription drug abuse factors. These positions will work with the parent, child welfare caseworker and substance-abuse treatment agencies to: remove barriers to treatment; engage the parent in treatment; provide outreach to re-engage the parent if necessary; and provide ongoing support to families through the duration of the case. These positions will also assist the parent in obtaining benefits and in meeting the responsibilities and mandates related to the parents’ court cases and recovery treatment plans.

Additional Information:

Download a detailed position description.

Contact Info:

Applications are required. Completed applications may be mailed to People Services, CPO 2189, Berea, KY 40404 or faxed to (859) 985-3911

Berea College, in light of its mission in the tradition of impartial love and social equality, welcomes all peoples of the earth to learn and work here. Employment decisions are based on training, education and experience related to the requirements of the job. All applicants for employment are considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age or disability.