Recovery Coach

Voices of Hope Lexington Inc; New Jersey; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Voices of Hope Lexington Inc. in New Jersey seeks a Recovery Coach to support individuals on their path to recovery from substance use disorders. You will draw on lived experience to provide peer-based coaching, help clients set goals, develop coping strategies, and build recovery capital.

You will connect participants with community resources, advocate across systems, lead workshops, document progress, and collaborate with the team to deliver comprehensive support in Pulaski County.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Lived experience with substance use recovery preferred.
• Peer support or recovery coaching certifications advantageous.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one peer support to individuals in or seeking recovery, drawing on personal experience.
• Assist participants in developing personalized recovery plans and setting achievable goals.
• Offer encouragement, motivation, and accountability to participants as they navigate their recovery journey.
• Connect participants with appropriate community resources, including treatment programs, housing, employment services, and healthcare.
• Help participants access support groups, therapy sessions, and other recovery-oriented services.
• Advocate for participants within healthcare, social services, and legal systems to ensure needed support.
• Empower participants to take control of their recovery and make informed health decisions.
• Provide education on recovery concepts, coping strategies, and safety techniques.
• Conduct workshops and group sessions on topics like stress management, communication, and healthy living.
• Collaborate with supervisor, staff, and other recovery coaches to provide comprehensive support.
• Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and professional development.
• Maintain accurate, confidential records of interactions and progress.
• Prepare regular reports on participant outcomes and program effectiveness.
• Stay current with local events and trends in the recovery community.
• Assist with special projects as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Reports to: Program Coordinator

OVERVIEW

The Recovery Coach at Voices of Hope plays a crucial role in supporting individuals on their journey of recovery from substance use disorders. The coach provides peer-based recovery support, helping participants set and achieve personal goals, develop coping strategies, and build their recovery capital to meet their recovery goals. This position requires empathy, understanding, and a deep commitment to supporting individuals through their recovery process.

This position will provide service in Pulaski County.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Peer Support and Coaching

• Provide one-on-one peer support to individuals in or seeking recovery, drawing on personal experience and knowledge.
• Assist participants in developing personalized recovery plans and setting achievable goals.
• Offer encouragement, motivation, and accountability to participants as they navigate their recovery journey.

Resource Navigation

• Connect participants with appropriate community resources, including treatment programs, housing, employment services, and healthcare.
• Help participants access support groups, therapy sessions, and other recovery-oriented services.

Advocacy and Empowerment

• Advocate for participants within various systems (healthcare, social services, legal, etc.) to ensure they receive the necessary support.
• Empower participants to take control of their recovery and make informed decisions about their health and wellbeing.

Education and Skill Building

• Provide education on recovery concepts, coping strategies, and safety techniques.
• Conduct workshops and group sessions on topics relevant to recovery, such as stress management, communication skills, and healthy living.

Collaboration and Teamwork

• Work closely with the supervisor, staff, and other recovery coaches to provide comprehensive support to participants.
• Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and professional development opportunities.

Documentation and Reporting

• Maintain accurate and confidential records of participants interactions and progress.
• Prepare regular reports on participants outcomes and program effectiveness for review by the management.

Other Duties

• Stay current with local events and trends with the recovery community.
• Assist with special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Lived experience with substance use recovery is highly preferred.
• Additional certifications in peer support or recovery coaching are advantageous.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information. "IsExpired": false }