Impactful Peer Recovery Coach (CARC) — Mental Health

Open-Sky-Community-Services; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Open Sky Community Services is seeking a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist in Massachusetts to provide direct peer support, share lived experiences, and help individuals pursue recovery goals. You will work with individuals and groups to build skills, plan life transitions, and connect to community resources.

The role emphasizes self-directed recovery planning, relapse prevention, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams in a trauma-informed, inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent, required.
• Valid Driver’s License, reliable and insured vehicle and acceptable driving record, required.
• Must have lived experience with substance use disorder and have the ability to forge mutually beneficial relationships with people served while maintaining strong boundaries/ethics.
• Certified Addiction Recovery Coach (CARC) or be willing to obtain CARC within one year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist Persons in developing, implementing, and monitoring personal recovery goals using a self-directed recovery and wellness planning process and provide support to Persons through Life and Care Transitions.
• Conduct 1:1 and group activities geared toward increasing people’s readiness to engage in rehabilitation.
• Facilitate Peer skill building and support groups.
• Facilitate the development of valued community roles including group memberships, employment, or volunteer experiences.
• Maintain a working knowledge of consumer-operated programs and activities in the mental health field, such as Recovery Learning Communities.

Skills

Lived experience

CARC certification

Relationship building

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

Open Sky Community Services is seeking a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist in Massachusetts to provide direct peer support, share lived experiences, and help individuals pursue recovery goals. You will work with individuals and groups to build skills, plan life transitions, and connect to community resources.

The role emphasizes self-directed recovery planning, relapse prevention, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams in a trauma-informed, inclusive workplace.