Bilingual Recovery Coach & Advocate

Mental Health Association; Massachusetts; Sur place; USD 42 000 - 45 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Mental Health Association is hiring a Bilingual Recovery Coach for the BestLife Outpatient Clinic to support individuals with substance use services toward independent living. You will work within an integrated treatment team, sharing recovery perspectives to help design individualized action plans and programs.

The role emphasizes building trust, providing peer support during planning and transitions, and connecting clients with community resources while upholding MHA's core values of

Qualifications

• Must be bilingual fluent in English and Spanish.
• Must have completed the Recovery Coach Academy (Certified Recovery Coach).
• Lived experience with psychiatric diagnosis, extreme states, substance use, and/or trauma.
• Prior advocacy or peer support experience preferred.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license, sufficient automobile insurance, acceptable driving record, and a safe reliable vehicle during working hours.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to the changing needs of the program participants.
• Cheerful, outward-going personality.
• Demonstrates ability to engage and build respectful and collaborative relationships.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Performs well under stress and in the event of a crisis.
• Familiarity with local community resources.

Responsabilités

• Share personal recovery journey to build trust and inspire hope.
• Help individuals articulate their recovery goals and build confidence.
• Serve as an advocate for individuals in treatment and community settings.
• Provide peer support during treatment planning, hospitalizations, and transitions.
• Model self-care, self-advocacy, and healthy decision-making.
• Facilitate access to community-based peer resources, support groups, and events.
• Provide information and guidance on housing, benefits, and social supports.
• Offer limited practical support (e.g., transportation) based on participant needs.
• Facilitate mutual support/self-help groups and encourage leadership development.
• Stay current on recovery-oriented practices and community resources.
• Recognize and report participant crises, safety concerns, or critical incidents.
• Complete required documentation, including timesheets and call logs.
• Promote culturally responsive, strengths-based support in all interactions.

Connaissances

Bilingual English/Spanish

Advocacy experience

Communication skills

Crisis readiness

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Outils

Valid driver's license

Description du poste

The Mental Health Association is hiring a Bilingual Recovery Coach for the BestLife Outpatient Clinic to support individuals with substance use services toward independent living. You will work within an integrated treatment team, sharing recovery perspectives to help design individualized action plans and programs.

The role emphasizes building trust, providing peer support during planning and transitions, and connecting clients with community resources while upholding MHA's core values of