Recovery Coach — Youth

Job overview

The Recovery Coach — Youth role is based in New Haven, CT, serving young people and families in western Connecticut. Pay is $24–$26 per hour. The role is part of a pilot program in collaboration with the Connecticut Department of Children and Families, with a stated contract period of January 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. The coach supports youth ages 14–17 with substance use disorders and possibly co-occurring mental health conditions by helping them navigate recovery pathways and connect with care. Through coaching, referrals, individualized wellness planning, and family support when requested by the youth, the role helps build a network of recovery and community resources.

What you'll do

• Provide recovery coaching to youth
• maintain relationships with hospitals, behavioral health organizations, DCF offices, Youth Diversion Teams, and the Judicial Branch
• facilitate referrals to treatment and recovery support
• connect youth with education, healthcare, and social supports
• maintain contact through sessions, check-ins, and engagement activities
• develop and update youth-driven Recovery Wellness Plans
• support family members as requested by youth
• participate in training and certification progress
• complete required documentation and reporting
• travel throughout the region
• work a flexible schedule that includes evenings and weekends.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

recovery coach

youth

new haven ct

western connecticut

ccar

substance use recovery

ages 14–17

recovery wellness plans

community referrals

family support

evenings and weekends

regional travel

$24–$26 per hour

medical and dental benefits

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k)
• paid time off
• 14 paid holidays
• and other fringe benefits.

Why this role

The role is a pilot program with the Department of Children and Families and requires occasional evenings and weekends; regional travel is required.

About the employer

Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery (CCAR) is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.