Recovery Coach Manager - Youth at Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery (CCAR)

CCAR is looking to hire a Recovery Coach Manager responsible for managing, coordinating, and promoting all aspects of CCAR’s Youth Recovery Coaching initiatives. This role ensures that services are recovery-focused and responsive to the unique needs of young people impacted by substance use disorder and who may have co-occurring mental health conditions. The Manager provides supervision and support to Youth Recovery Coaches, builds strong partnerships with community and state agencies, and ensures a recovery-focused tone and culture.

Note: This is a pilot program in collaboration with the Department of Children and Families (DCF). Contracted period 1/1/26 - 6/30/27.

Duties and Responsibilities:
•    Maintain strong working relationships with schools, juvenile justice programs, youth-serving organizations, families, and community partners.
•    Manage all youth recovery coaching initiatives and partnerships.
•    Develop and implement policies and procedures specific to youth recovery program needs.
•    Coordinate CCAR training offerings tailored to Youth Recovery Coaches.
•    Supervision, performance support, and mentorship to Youth Recovery Coaches.
•    Lead orientation and training for Youth Recovery Coaches.
•    Manage scheduling and coverage for Youth Recovery Coaches across programs.
•    Support ongoing professional development with an emphasis on youth engagement strategies, trauma-informed care, and cultural responsiveness.
•    Monitor boundary management.
•    Collaborate with community-based service providers to ensure a seamless continuum of supports for young people and families.
•    Collect and manage data, track outcomes, and prepare reports for CCAR, funders, and stakeholders.
•    Serve as a facilitator or direct service Recovery Coach for youth when necessary.
•    Represent CCAR at community events, outreach efforts, and partnership meetings related to youth recovery.
•    Travel throughout the region as required.
•    Other duties as required.

Qualifications:
•    Minimum 3 yrs. experience in management or a related field.
•    Experience working with the youth population required. 
•    Minimum 3 yrs. experience with staff supervision.
•    Program development and evaluation.
•    Proficiency in recovery coaching. 
•    Experience with the addiction recovery process.
•    Familiarity with recovery community, services and resources.
•    Understanding of and ability to maintain appropriate boundaries.  
•    Cross-cultural skills and experience with culturally diverse populations.
•    Strong customer service ethic. 
•    Demonstrated excellence in written and oral communication skills. 
•    Exceptional computer skills including database management. 

•    Recovery Coach Professional (RCP) designation or in process to earn designation.

How to apply:

The Recovery Coach Manager is a full-time exempt position with occasional evenings and weekends required. The Ability to work a flexible schedule is required. A cover letter highlighting your interest and experience is required. Submit cover letter and resume by clicking "apply" button or by fax 860-244-2228 or mail to CCAR, Attn: Human Resources, 75 Charter Oak Avenue Building 1 Suite 305, Hartford, CT 06106. Applications will be accepted until position is filled. Note: Resumes without cover letter will not be considered. EOE.