Recovery Coach

Spectrum Health Systems; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 25,003 - 35,610; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Discounts on services nationwide

Job summary

Spectrum Health Systems is hiring for a Recovery Coach in Lowell, MA. The role involves mentoring individuals in recovery, modeling recovery principles, and connecting them to support services.

Ideal candidates should have at least 2 years of personal recovery, communication skills, and the ability to navigate community and treatment resources. Benefits include health insurance, generous PTO, and 401(k) matching. Certainty in the recovery coach certification is required within the first year of employment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of uninterrupted recovery (3-5 years 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.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Promote recovery and remove barriers and obstacles to recovery.
• Serve as a mentor for people seeking or already in recovery.
• Model recovery principles and practices.
• Provide linkages to recovery-oriented support services.
• Serve as a liaison between the recovery community and treatment systems.

Skills

Communication skills

Follow-through

Collaboration

Customer service

Education

Recovery coach certification

High School diploma

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Lowell, MA 01851

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 & Schedule

Location: Lowell, MA and surrounding areas

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

Pay

Pay Rate: $22.90 per hour

Benefits

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

Recovery Coach Responsibilities

• Promote recovery and remove barriers and obstacles to recovery
• Serve as a personal guide and mentor for people seeking or already in recovery from an addiction to alcohol and/or other drugs
• Model recovery principles and practices at all times
• Provide linkages to recovery‑oriented, peer support, self‑help supports and services, and community‑based mental health, substance use disorder, and family support programs
• Serve 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

• Minimum of 2 years of uninterrupted recovery (3-5 years 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 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 the candidate 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