About the Organization

Center for Community Alternatives (CCA) supports and builds power with people across New York State who have been affected by mass incarceration, criminalization and community disinvestment. Through a statewide network of direct services, advocacy and organizing, and by supporting the leadership of directly-impacted people, we advance civil and human rights for all New Yorkers.CCA works to build a world where everyone has what they need to thrive. This position will work in a nonprofit fund accounting environment, managing revenue and expense for all individual gifts. Institutional giving is managed by the Institutional Giving team.

 Why Join the Team?

At CCA, we are committed to fair transparent pay, and we strive to provide competitive market-informed compensation. The successful candidate's salary is determined by the combination of knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, and geography. Our goal is to continue to make CCA one of the most desirable nonprofit places at which to work, and in part, recognize the importance of work-life balance. 

Position Summary: 

The SOR3 Youth Recovery Coach will coordinate Peer Recovery Supports Services (PRSS) to youth within the Rochester City School District as well as reaching out to youth subjected to school discipline or returning from detention or incarceration. The project will also give special attention to children of incarcerated parents, providing a dedicated support group for such youth that we identify. The CORE Center will provide Clubhouse Socialization and Recovery Support Services to complement any youth within the Rochester City School District that self-Identify as having a history of a substance use disorder. The project will address the need for a stronger peer recovery support services for youth, Specific needs include the engagement of youth, the need for clubhouse/socialization services, and bridging the digital divide. The project will create an afterschool enrichment program, violence prevention program, and leadership development program using SMART Recovery’s 4-Point Program and Positive Youth Development Principles (PYD). The SOR3 Youth Recovery Coach will provide workshops on the key elements of Recovery, success in the core areas of life (employment, housing, relationships, mental health/self-esteem), and other topics as determined by the Advisory Committee and SOR3 community stakeholders. This employment opportunity requires evening and weekend hours, as determined. by CCA/CORE Center key project staff. Applicants must possess a valid NYS driver’s license, a reliable vehicle able to transport participants, and appropriate levels of auto insurance, as required by CCA. 

Direct Supervisor: Director/Assistant Director, CORE Center

Duties and Responsibilities:

•  Implement program-wide awareness about recovery in Rochester and throughout Monroe County through community educational forums and other social events.
• Promptly respond to requests for service information from consumers, community, and potential referral sources.
• Enroll and engage at least 25 youth in recovery services over 1 year; enrolled youth will attend CORE Center activities at least 4 times per month.
• 75% of the youth enrolled will complete a Personalized Recovery Plan.
• Work in collaboration with team members, managers, directors, and the administrative team.
• Help identify new and existing resources for youth.
• Coordinate with outside Recovery Support Services, including treatment centers and 12-step communities.
• Meet regularly with youth in the Center and community to develop their personal recovery tool kit.
• Create and maintain opportunities to assist youth in discovering their passions and exploring areas of health & wellness, employment, education, life skills, and spirituality to achieve a meaningful life.
• Collect and maintain databases for weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports;
• Create opportunities and linkages to social inclusion opportunities in Monroe County and beyond.
• Maintain guidelines, policies and procedures established by the funding source and Advisory Committee.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor or Associate degree in Human Services or related field with two (2) years
• Relevant experience preferably in the mental health and/or behavioral health field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience providing group education, mentoring people individually in self-help and advocacy is necessary.
• Preferred lived experience with substance use and/or mental health. Candidates must identify as someone in recovery with at least two years of success in his/her personal recovery and wellness. 

At CCA, we are committed to fair transparent pay, and we strive to provide competitive market-informed compensation. The successful candidate's salary is determined by the combination of knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, and geography.

ALL APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT COVER LETTER WITH RESUME.

• 12 paid holidays per year
• 20 days of earned time off (ETO) for full-time staff, with the ability to use it after 90 days of employment. 
• Time off is earned starting on your first day.
• 7 days of paid sick time
• 100% paid family leave
• 3% retirement contribution regardless of employee contribution, applicable to salary after the 1st 6 months of employment

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