Recovery Coach

CHD Brand; Chicopee (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay $20/hr

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Job summary

The Center for Human Development (CHD) is seeking a Recovery Coach to join our Community Behavioral Health Clinic team in Chicopee, MA. You will support individuals enrolled in CMHC programs who need help with substance use recovery, providing non-judgmental guidance and a hopeful, confidential relationship.

Responsibilities include role-modeling in crisis and stabilization settings, helping clients develop Recovery Plans, coordinating post-crisis referrals, and supporting transitions with

Qualifications

• Lived experience with a psychiatric diagnosis and/or substance use.
• Recovery Coach Academy or Certified Peer Specialist preferred; completion within 12 months possible.
• Experience in advocacy or peer support preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required, college degree preferred.
• Ability to pass Red Cross, CPR, and First Aid Certification.
• Valid Driver’s License and reliable vehicle for work purposes.
• Basic computer word processing skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide role-modeling to adults with substance use disorders within the CBHC’s Mobile Crisis Intervention and Crisis Stabilization Programs.
• Work with one individual at a time to establish and support the client’s Recovery Plan by helping to set short term goals and motivate the person toward recovery.
• Develop a helpful, confidential and supportive relationship with clients and provide informal guidance, act as a sounding board, and build client’s confidence and hope.
• Assist in arranging services to which the individual is being referred to after the Crisis intervention.
• Work with the member and family to support them during the transition and/or within the conjoined Crisis Stabilization Programs.

Education

HS diploma or GED

Job description

The Center for Human Development (CHD) is seeking aRecovery Coachto join our team for Crisis, Crisis-Stabilization, and Outpatient Programs in our new Community Behavioral Health Clinic!The Recovery Coach works with individuals enrolled in Community Behavioral Health Center (CMHC) Programs who self-identify as needing support around substance use.

Your responsibilities as a Recovery Coach:

• Provide role-modeling to adults with substance use disorders within the CBHC’s Mobile Crisis Intervention and Crisis Stabilization Programs
• Work with one individual at a time to establish and support the client’s Recovery Plan by helping to set short term goals and motivate the person toward recovery
• Develop a helpful, confidential and supportive relationship with clients and provide informal guidance, act as a sounding board, and build client’s confidence and hope
• Assist in arranging services to which the individual is being referred to after the Crisis intervention
• Work with the member and family to support them during the transition and/or within the conjoined Crisis Stabilization Programs

REQUIRMENTS:

• Lived experience with a psychiatric diagnosis and/or substance use
• Completion of the Recovery Coach Academy or Certified Peer Specialist, preferred. Completion of programming within 12 months of employment possible
• Experience in advocacy or peer support preferred
• High school diploma or GED required, college degree preferred
• Ability to pass Red Cross, CPR, and First AID Certification
• Valid Driver’s License and reliable vehicle for work purposes
• Basic computer word processing skills

SUCCESS FACTORS:

The ideal Recovery Coach will havethe ability to engage and build respectful and collaborative relationships with peers, providers, and external agencies.

Schedule: Full time, 10am-6pm with flexibility

Take advantage of a competitive compensation of $20.00/hr. As well as a phenomenal benefit package that includes, Dental, Health and Life insurance. Paid time off, earned vacation time and paid holidays just to name a few.

AT Center for human development (CHD) Care Finds a way:

The Center for Human Development (CHD) provides a broad range of high quality, community-oriented human services dedicated to promoting, enhancing, and protecting the dignity and welfare of people in need. At CHD we are celebrating differences, inclusion is not just a policy- it is a daily practice. Multicultural, multilingual, and fluent in sign language, CHD is a reflection of those we serve.

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