Recovery Coach

CHD Brand; Greenwood (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vacation days

Paid holidays

Job summary

Center for Human Development (CHD) seeks a Recovery Coach to provide direct support to individuals facing addiction and substance misuse. You will help establish Recovery Plans, set short-term goals, and motivate clients toward recovery.

The role emphasizes confidentiality, empathy, and the ability to work in a team and independently. Bilingual Spanish speakers are encouraged to apply, with a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Candidate must be in recovery from a substance use disorder and comfortable sharing personal recovery details.
• Minimum two years of sustained sobriety.
• Knowledge of the needs, concerns and goals of individuals who struggle with addiction.
• Completion of the Recovery Coach Academy; computer skills preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to individuals with addiction and substance misuse.
• Help clients establish and follow a Recovery Plan with short-term goals and motivation.
• Offer confidential, supportive guidance and act as a sounding board to build confidence and hope.
• Work within a team model and independently, maintaining confidentiality and boundaries.

Skills

Recovery coaching

Empathy

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Education

Recovery Coach Academy

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Your role as a Recovery Coach:

Recovery Coaches provide direct support to individuals who identify as having struggles with addiction and substance misuse. Our programs work with individuals to establish and support the person’s Recovery Plan by helping to set short-term goals and motivate the person toward recovery. Develop a helpful, confidential and supportive relationship with people and provide informal guidance, act as a sounding board, and build people’s confidence and hope.

REQUIRMENTS:

1. Candidate who identifies as being in recovery from a substance use disorder and is willing to share details of his or her personal recovery experience.
2. Minimum two years of sustained sobriety.
3. Knowledge of the needs, concerns and goals of individuals who struggle with addiction.
4. Completion of the Recovery Coach Academy and computer skills preferred but not mandatory.
5. Reliable, registered & insured vehicle and approved driving record check.
6. Approved criminal background check (CORI).

SUCCESS FACTORS:

The ideal coach will have strong interpersonal skills; empathy for others; demonstrated commitment to supporting those with significant needs; flexibility and a sense of humor, as well as the ability to work well within a team model and independently. Reliability and able to learn about and observe rules of confidentiality and boundaries. We offer supervisory support, regular team gatherings, and ongoing training for professional growth. Advancement opportunities are available within the CHD structure. Spanish speaking candidates encouraged to apply.

Pay range starts at a minimum of $20.00/hr. with consideration for experience and training, along with 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.