Recovery Coach

Spectrum Health Systems; Haverhill (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with company contribution

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Discounts on services/entertainment

Job summary

Spectrum Health Systems in Haverhill, MA is seeking a dedicated Recovery Coach to support individuals in recovery and connect them to treatment, peer supports, and community resources. This role emphasizes promoting recovery, reducing barriers, and guiding participants toward goals.

The position requires personal recovery experience, valid driver's license, vehicle access, and ability to document services using an Electronic Health Record system; availability for 1st shift/day hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of uninterrupted recovery required; 3–5 years preferred.
• Recovery coach certification within first 12 months.
• Ability to use an Electronic Health Record to document services.
• Strong skills in communication, collaboration, and customer service.
• Ability to read and write English and communicate in the program's primary language.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license and have access to a safe, insured vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Promote recovery and remove barriers to recovery.
• Serve as a personal guide and mentor for people in recovery from addiction.
• Model recovery principles and practices at all times.
• Provide linkages to recovery-oriented supports and services and community-based programs.
• Serve as a liaison between the recovery community, treatment systems, and the member’s community and family.

Skills

Recovery coaching

Communication

Customer service

Transportation

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

EHR software

Job description

Overview

Job Location: Haverhill, MA 01830

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: $22.90 - $22.90 Hourly

Job Shift: 1st Shift/Days

Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services

“If you love recovery, honor all pathways and have an interest in helping individuals reach their goals and live a better quality of life this could be the most enjoyable work you do!”

Location: Haverhill, MA and surrounding areas

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 5:30am-2:00pm

Pay Rate: $22.90/hour

Benefits:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k with company contribution
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Discounts on wide array of services/entertainment

Responsibilities

• The Recovery Coach is responsible for: Promoting recovery and removing barriers and obstacles to recovery.
• Serving as a personal guide and mentor for people seeking or already in recovery from an addiction to alcohol and/or other drugs.
• Modeling recovery principles and practices at all times.
• Providing linkages to recovery-oriented, peer support self-help supports and services and community-based mental health, substance use disorder, and family support programs.
• Serving as a liaison between the recovery community, the addiction treatment system, the medical treatment system, and the member’s community, family, and social context to facilitate connections across systems of care.

Qualifications

• Achievement of a minimum of 2 years of uninterrupted recovery required; achievement of 3-5 years of uninterrupted recovery preferred.
• Recovery coach certification required within the first 12 months of employment.
• Ability to use an Electronic Health Record to document medically necessary clinical services.
• Strong skills in the areas of communication, follow through, collaboration, and customer service.
• Ability to read and write English and communicate effectively in the primary language of the program to which he/she is assigned.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license. Must have access to a safe, operational, and insured vehicle and be willing to use it to transport participants.