Recovery Coach - SOR Hospital Warm Hand-Off Program

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.

Location: HSHS St. John's Hospital

800 E Carpenter St, Springfield, IL 62701

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30AM - 4:30PM

Recovery Coach Summary

Recovery Coachs in the SOR Hospital-Based Program are part of an onsite team of substance use professionals located directly within contracted hospitals to provide SBIRT services to patients with substance use. These services are part of a growing movement to address both the on-going opioid crisis and the prevalence of patients presenting with substance use concerns that lack connection to available resources post discharge.

Recovery Coaches responsibilities:

Collaboratively facilitates referrals to substance use treatment based on patient’s identified goals.

Facilitates motivational conversations with patients to help them achieve treatment goals and understand actions needed for successful recovery.

Assists clients transitioning from 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.

Completes required paperwork in a timely manner.

Promotes program services, background, and philosophy to hospital personnel.

Develops professional-working relationships with hospital personnel to both enhance program awareness and capture an increased number of patients who could benefit from program services.

Maintains regular communication with community resources to enhance opportunities for future referrals.

Participates in various collaborative projects and meetings with current/potential community resources to facilitate outreach objectives.

Identifies trends/patterns of referrals at that respective hospital and participates in process improvements to enhance referral outcomes.

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)

$18.00 - $24.27 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.