Recovery Coach

Spectrum Health Systems, Inc.; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 26,026 - 37,067; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401k with company match

Discounts on various services

Job summary

Spectrum Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a Recovery Coach in Lowell, MA, to support individuals in their recovery journey. The role involves promoting recovery principles, guiding individuals through the recovery process, and ensuring they have access to essential services.

Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years of uninterrupted recovery, and must obtain recovery coach certification. Ideal members will possess strong communication and customer service skills, alongside a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of uninterrupted recovery required; achievement of 3-5 years preferred.
• Recovery coach certification within the first 12 months of employment.
• Ability to use an Electronic Health Record for documentation.
• Valid driver’s license and access to an insured vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Promoting recovery and removing barriers to recovery.
• Serving as a personal guide and mentor for those in recovery.
• Modeling recovery principles at all times.
• Linking to recovery-oriented support services.
• Facilitating connections across systems of care.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Customer service

Job description

“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: Lowell, MA and surrounding areas

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

Pay Rate: $22.90/hour

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision insurance/additional voluntary insurances
• Company-paid life insurance/employee assistance programs
• Generous paid time off accrual
• Tuition reimbursement/loan repayment options
• 401k with company match up to 7%
• Discounts on wide array of services/entertainment nationwide

Responsibilities

• Promoting recovery and removes 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.