Flexible Schedule Peer Recovery Coach – Community Support

North Suffolk Community Services, Inc.; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental insurance

403(b) retirement plan with employer-m

Paid time off

Life insurance

Employee referral program

Job summary

North Suffolk Community Services, Inc. is seeking a Recovery Coach for the Somerville Homeless Coalition in Somerville, MA. The role uses lived recovery experience to provide peer support alongside clinical staff, reporting to the Director of Recovery.

The position is full-time (36 hours/week) with evening and weekend flexibility and a focus on client-centered care and community engagement within recovery services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or GED/high school diploma with relevant experience in addiction/substance use
• Two years of sustained recovery experience is preferred
• CARC certification is preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing recovery coaching focused on strengths, goals, skills, and relapse prevention.
• Engage individuals with brief interventions to connect them to services.
• Promote recovery-oriented environment and peer-led services.
• Coordinate with collateral contacts (probation, therapists, family, sponsors) as allowed by release forms.
• Participate in trainings, meetings, and staff development to stay current with best practices.
• Maintain flexible schedule to meet client and program needs.

Skills

CARC certification

Education

Bachelor's degree

GED or High School Diploma with related experience

Job description

North Suffolk Community Services, Inc. is seeking a Recovery Coach for the Somerville Homeless Coalition in Somerville, MA. The role uses lived recovery experience to provide peer support alongside clinical staff, reporting to the Director of Recovery.

The position is full-time (36 hours/week) with evening and weekend flexibility and a focus on client-centered care and community engagement within recovery services.