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RECOVERY COACH TRAINING APPLICATION

We are grateful you are interested in becoming a Recovery Coach Trainer! Being a successful Recovery Coach Trainer is very rewarding and also requires a great deal of time, energy, and commitment. Before applying to become a trainer, we want to make sure you fully understand the Recovery Coach Training program and what will be required from you as a trainer. To learn more about what a Recovery Coach is and the role of a Recovery Coach, please visit: https://addictionrecoverytraining.org/recovery-coach-academy/

RECOVERY COACH TRAINING OVERVIEW

The Recovery Coach Training will take place in two phases:

1. The first phase is the standard 30-hour (4 day) Recovery Coach Academy (RCA). Once this is completed, each participant will be a certified Recovery Coach.

2. The second phase is a 2-day Training of Trainers (TOT) workshop. Once completed, each participant will be able to teach the full 30-hour course, adhering to the program curriculum and objectives.

a. Each trainer will be required to provide a minimum of one training in the first year after becoming a certified trainer (up to 3 trainers may participate in delivering the same training.)

WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Anyone in the recovery field. The Recovery Coach Academy and Training of Trainers can accommodate fifteen trainer candidates. There is limited space available and individuals with lived experience will be prioritized for this training opportunity.

DATES: The Recovery Coach Academy will be held September 30 through October 3, 2019 in Wenatchee, WA (specific location is TBD). The training of trainers will be held October 12 and 13 in Wenatchee, WA (specific location is TBD). In order to apply, you must commit to attending both the Recovery Coach Academy and the Training of Trainers in full. Please hold these dates on your calendar until you hear back from us regarding application decisions.

COST: Training costs, including tuition, materials, and lunch each day of the training will be covered by the North Central Accountable Community of Health (NCACH). Transportation and lodging assistance may be available from the NCACH if those expenses pose a barrier to participating in the Recovery Coach Training. You can indicate this in the applicant information section on p.3.

HOW TO SUBMIT APPLICATION Email to christal.eshelman@cdhd.wa.gov OR Hand deliver or mail to:

Attn: Christal Eshelman Chelan-Douglas Health District 200 Valley Mall Parkway East Wenatchee, WA 98802

QUESTIONS? Please contact Christal Eshelman with any questions regarding the application. Email: christal.eshelman@cdhd.wa.gov Phone: 509-886-6434

This application packet is due by August 31, 2019

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RECOVERY COACH ACADEMY (RCA)

The Recovery Coach Academy is a 30-hour intensive training academy focused on providing individuals with the skills needed to guide, mentor and support anyone who would like to enter into or sustain long-term recovery from an addiction to alcohol or other drugs. Provided in a retreat-like environment, the CCAR Recovery Coach Academy© prepares participants by helping them to actively listen, ask really good questions, and discover and manage their own stuff.

Recovery Coach Academy participants will:

Describe Recovery Coach role and functions

List the components, core values and guiding principles of recovery

Build skills to enhance relationships

Explore many dimensions of recovery and recovery coaching

Discover attitudes about self-disclosure and sharing your story

Understand the stages of recovery

Describe the stages of change and their applications

Increase their awareness of culture, power and privilege

Address ethical and boundaries issues

Experience recovery wellness planning

Practice newly acquired skills

TRAINING OF TRAINERS (TOT)

During the 2-day recovery coach training of trainers, trainer candidates will learn how to deliver all elements of the curriculum, as well as how to successfully execute the logistics of the program.

When an individual becomes a Recovery Coach trainer, they commit to teach the full 30-hour RCA course adhering to the program curriculum and its objectives. Trainers are responsible for most aspects of their trainings, including:

Finding and booking the venue

Promoting the trainings

Registering training participants

Providing course materials

Sharing local resources

Sending participant evaluations to the North Central Accountable Community of Health

Each trainer will be required to provide a minimum of one training in the first year after becoming a certified trainer (up to 3 trainers may participate in delivering the same training.)

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APPLICANT INFORMATION

Name:

Email:

Phone Number:

Address:

Are you a certified Recovery Coach? ☐ Yes ☐ No If you are a Certified Recovery Coach you may not need to attend Phase 1, the Recovery Coach Academy.

Are transportation and lodging costs a barrier to you attending this training? ☐ Yes ☐ No There may be transportation and lodging assistance available for a limited number of applicants. If you select “Yes”, Christal will contact with further information. PART 1: APPLICANT SELF-ASSESSMENT This self-assessment is designed to help you determine your level of readiness to become a Recovery Coach trainer. Honesty is most important here. This feedback also helps us to shape the training of trainers to best suit the needs of our trainer candidates.

Please rate yourself on the following items using the scale provided: 1 – Strongly disagree 2 – Disagree 3 – Neutral 4 – Agree 5 – Strongly Agree

Place the number, from 1-5, that matches your level of agreement with the following statements:

____I have a firm understanding of the goals of the Recovery Coach program.

____I have a firm understanding of mental health challenges and the impacts on individuals and families. ____I have a firm understanding of substance use challenges and the impacts on individuals and families.

____ I am comfortable speaking to groups.

____I am comfortable teaching material created by others and staying true to its components, purpose and goals.

____I am available to attend the Recovery Coach Academy September 30 through October 3, 2019 in Wenatchee, WA.

____I am available to attend the training of trainers October 12-13, 2019 in Wenatchee, WA.

____I commit to fully participate in the training of trainers, to work on my presentation skills, and to complete any required exercises/projects.

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____I am willing and able to spend time familiarizing myself with the curriculum prior to teaching my first course. ____I will regularly ask for feedback from participants and other trainers to hone my teaching skills.

____I will plan to deliver at least one course in the first year after I receive certification.

____I will enthusiastically participate in continuing education/activities to support my mastery of the Recovery Coach curriculum.

____I will promote and maintain the integrity of the Recovery Coach course material.

____I am passionate about teaching mentoring and peer support skills to individuals who have been impacted by mental health and substance use challenges.

____My lived experience with mental health/addiction challenges will be a great gift in teaching the Recovery Coach curriculum. If you do not have lived experience, please mark “N/A” for this question.

____People describe me as a “people person” who is able to connect with a large cross-section of individuals.

____I am able to respond rather than react when challenged and am tactful in my interactions with others.

____When facilitating groups, I am a skilled listener and can effectively engage people and moderate group dynamics as needed.

____I am flexible and enjoy collaborating with others.

____I am able to maintain a sense of calm when people disagree with me or the course content. ____I can organize my thinking, speaking and materials to effectively teach the course.

____ I can present the curriculum in the timeframe given. I am mindful of timekeeping and aware of the importance of following the lesson plan I am given.

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PART 2: APPLICANT EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS We know writing an application can feel intimidating. Some people feel they are really good at reading and writing, and other people feel they are really bad at it. The bottom line is that we welcome applications from people with any and all levels of literacy, English fluency, and education. We don't care about your spelling or grammar. What matters is your experience and honesty! Let us know if you need more information about any of the questions. 1. Why do you want to become a Recovery Coach trainer? 2. Please describe your personal and professional experience with mental health, addiction, and recovery and why you believe this makes you a good candidate for this training?

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3. What experience do you have teaching, training, or facilitating groups (does not have to be recovery-specific)? 4. Being a Recovery Coach means meeting people where they currently are in their recovery. How would you describe your knowledge of relapse prevention, harm reduction, and 12-step programs?

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5. What other skills or experiences do you have that will support your effectiveness as a Recovery Coach trainer? 6. Please describe activities you participate in in your community, including recovery-related activities?

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7. Have you attended a Recovery Coach training before? If yes, what did you learn? [Please note: Prior attendance at Recovery Coach is not required.] 8. Being a recovery coach can be triggering. Please describe your plan to take care of your recovery, while helping others with theirs.