Recovery Coach Job at Gateway Foundation, Saint Louis, MO

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  • Gateway Foundation
  • Saint Louis, MO

Job Description

Recovery Coach Post Date: Apr 15, 2025 Location: St. Louis, MO, US, 63103 Position Type: Full Time Requisition Number: 32825 Work Schedule: Full-Time 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'll discover personal and professional fulfillment by aligning your career with your values. We are honored to offer behavioral healthcare services in Corrections Perks of working in correctional healthcare: Opportunity to make a positive impact on a marginalized population Exposure to diverse patient demographics Focus on driving change, tracking progress, and improving care Development of skills in a unique healthcare setting Location: St. Louis Outpatient- 1430 Olive Street, Suite 300 St. Louis, MO 63103 Outpatient Center - Male and Female population Work Schedule: 4- 10-hour shifts. Monday-Thursday or Tuesday-Friday. Shifts run 7a-5p, 8a-6p, or 9a-7p rotating the days. This position is part of the EPICC program,EPICC (Engaging Patients in Care Coordination) links individuals age 14+ with severe opioid use disorder (OUD) to community based treatment with the help of Peer Recovery Coaches.EPICC Coaches are individuals who have lived experience in substance use and recovery. They are able to make strong connections to referred clients through shared understanding, respect, and mutual empowerment. Coaches are trained and certified by the Missouri Department of Mental Health. Recovery focused initiatives serve those struggling with substance use disorders (SUD) by connecting individuals (through peer supports) to treatment and recovery options. Outreach staff also engage with clients to address social determinants of health (SDOH), provide education, and long-term solutions to sustain recovery and encourage prevention. Recovery Coach responsibilities: Follow monthly Recovery Coach schedule that will be provided by the Project Coordinator. Note: coaches may be required to work a maximum of 2 weekends per month (rotating days off during the week) and be able to respond to calls 24/7 when scheduled. Provide outreach to individuals who overdose on opioids and motivate them/provide linkage to treatment services (via the hospital ER during or after business hours/in the community during business hours). Accurately document outreaches in Efforts to Outcomes (ETO) Database the following business day after the outreach is completed. Follow-up with clients and treatment centers as needed to ensure the referral to services was completed and the client was connected/admitted to the agency. Complete client follow-ups as needed to keep the client engaged or to re-engage as well as completing status updates at two weeks, 30 days, three months and six months post-outreach. Meet face-to-face weekly with Clinical Care Coordinator to debrief from on-call shifts, discuss cases and engagement strategies, and ensure proper form completion. Requirements: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) required. Lived experience with substance use recovery is valued for this role. Experience providing peer support, mentorship, or guidance to individuals in recovery is preferred. Candidates with at least two years of sustained recovery are encouraged to apply. Must possess Missouri Peer Specialist certification at time of hire or within 6 months of hire. Must be willing to be on call (via shift work) to provide outreach contact within 60 minutes and travel throughout the Greater St. Louis region (including seven counties). Must have good people-skills and easily build rapport with clients and co-workers. Must possess good time management skills to ensure all responsibilities are completed and maintained. Must adhere to the philosophy that medication assisted treatment is an appropriate form of treatment for people in recovery Must have a reliable vehicle, valid driver's license and motor vehicle insurance. Must be able to pass background check or request an exception to the findings. Must be at least 21 years of age. Compensation (based on experience and credentials): $19.00 per hour

***$1,500 SIGN-ON BONUS***

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) ***1,500 Sign-On Bonus Available*** 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 OFCCPhere. Nearest Major Market: St Louis Gateway Foundation

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