Certified Recovery Coach & Community Connector

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Port Reading (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. seeks a Recovery Coach to support individuals overcoming substance use disorders in Woodbridge Township, NJ.

The role provides personalized guidance, encouragement, and resources to foster long-term recovery and improved quality of life, coordinating with healthcare, social services, and community partners. The position focuses on building trust, developing action plans, and helping clients navigate barriers while maintaining ongoing follow-up and documentation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree preferred.
• Strong understanding of addiction, recovery processes, and community resources.
• One year working in Recovery, mental health, or social services settings.
• Experience with substance use disorder in self or family.
• Ability to continue communication with the recoveree after the first initial visit.
• CPRS training completed prior to hire or in progress with 500 hours of peer recovery support experience may be considered.
• Must have valid driver's license and reliable transportation to travel to hospitals, community locations, and other assigned locations as needed.
• Familiarity with local Woodbridge Township and New Jersey recovery support networks.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain supportive, non-judgmental relationships with clients to encourage engagement in recovery activities.
• Assist clients in identifying personal recovery goals and developing individualized action plans.
• Provide ongoing emotional support, motivation, and practical assistance to help clients overcome obstacles.
• Connect clients with community resources such as treatment programs, housing, employment services, and peer support groups.
• Monitor client progress and adjust coaching strategies as needed to promote sustained recovery.
• Conduct outreach and education to raise awareness about recovery services and reduce stigma within the community.
• Must be available to work with the Blue Cares Court participants and be able to follow up with the clients for 6 months or more and document the follow ups weekly
• Must be available to follow up with the overdose calls for 8 to 12 weeks and document the follow ups weekly
• Must attend the Woodbridge Addiction Recovery Staff meeting on a monthly basis or as scheduled.
• When called to an overdose for the hospital you have one hour within the call to show up at the hospital and speak to the recoveree.

Skills

CPRS Training

Recovery/mental health experience

Driver's license

NJ recovery networks familiarity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or related field preferred

Job description

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. seeks a Recovery Coach to support individuals overcoming substance use disorders in Woodbridge Township, NJ.

The role provides personalized guidance, encouragement, and resources to foster long-term recovery and improved quality of life, coordinating with healthcare, social services, and community partners. The position focuses on building trust, developing action plans, and helping clients navigate barriers while maintaining ongoing follow-up and documentation.