Peer Recovery Coach

Lynn Community Health Center; Lynn (MA); On-site; USD 25,099 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits effective on the first day of employment

Job summary

A community health organization is seeking a Peer Recovery Coach to support patients in recovery from substance use. The role involves providing peer support, creating wellness plans, maintaining patient confidentiality, and engaging with diverse populations. Ideal candidates should have a bachelor's degree and Massachusetts peer specialist certification. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential, along with experience in recovery. The position offers a pay range of $18.22/hr to $25.00/hr and opportunities for professional growth and benefits from day one.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of recovery-based concepts.
• Lived experience with OUD, either with immediate family or self.
• History of good attendance and positive work attitude.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer supports and peer activities, including Recovery Coaching.
• Develop relationships with community groups/agencies.
• Maintain accurate and complete client charts and recovery plans.

Skills

Good communication skills

Organizational skills

Cultural competence

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Massachusetts peer specialist certification

Job description

Peer Recovery Coach at Lynn Community Health Center

Pay range: $18.22/hr - $25.00/hr

PEER RECOVERY COACH – Mom's Do Care

Are you interested in providing support in finding and maintaining a personalized pathway to recovery from substance use for our patients?

• Are you interested in being a part of a true pillar of the Lynn Community?
• Do you want to work where your professional growth and development are a priority?
• Can you assist in providing self‑help recovery services and other peer wellness services?
• Are you interested in benefits effective on the first day of employment?

In This Role You Will:

• Provide peer supports and peer activities, including Recovery Coaching, Recovery Plans and Telephone Support
• Collaborate with patients to create family care plans and wellness plans in preparation for delivery
• Complete all tracking, intakes, and reporting requirements as required by the funding source
• Maintain appropriate professional standards and provides appropriate follow‑up for patients.
• Promote patients' engagement in therapy with clinicians, engagement with psychiatric appointments, involvement and engagement with wellness services, and engagement with primary care.
• Develop relationships with community groups/agencies in partnership with others in the agency.
• Provides self‑help recovery services and other peer wellness services
• Demonstrates ways to become empowered and self‑responsible
• Provide support to pregnant and parenting women in the office setting, at home, and in community settings
• Work with hospital and community partners to identify pregnant and parenting women in need of SUD treatment.
• Demonstrate the ability to work with patients with diverse backgrounds.
• Respect each patient by keeping their information strictly confidential.
• Maintain accurate and complete client charts and client recovery plans in accordance with LCHC policy and state and federal confidentiality laws.
• Attend program staff meetings and conferences/workshops as appropriate.
• Participate in data collection and reporting as directed
• May assist staff in promoting recovery through special projects and duties as assigned.
• Systematically reviews the caseload with the supervisor

Customer Service:

• Demonstrate an understanding of customer service principles by successfully completing on-line Customer Service training.
• Utilize the principles of customer service when interacting with patients/clients, team members, and staff from other departments.
• Appropriately handle or seek support when customer service breakdowns occur.

Cultural Competence:

• Demonstrate knowledge of culture by successfully completing the on-line training on Cultural Competence.
• Utilize an appreciation of and respect for diversity when interacting with patients/clients, team members, and staff from other departments.
• Respond appropriately or seek support when confronted with cultural biases or conflicts.

Supervision Received: This position is supervised by the Recovery Coach Manager.

Supervision Exercised: None.

The Successful Applicant Will Offer:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Massachusetts peer specialist certification.
• Knowledge of recovery‑based concepts.
• Lived experience with OUD, either with immediate family or self.
• Good communication skills, good organizational skills, personal resilience.
• Limited travel to trainings and conferences may be required.
• History of good attendance and positive work attitude.
• Maintain solid foundation in personal recover.

Please apply now and grow with LCHC.

Thank you!