Recovery Coach

SCADD, Inc; New London (CT); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Multiple Medical Plans

403(b) retirement with 10% match

Vacation and Sick accruals

11 paid Holidays

Education/Training annually

Licensure Reimbursement

Job summary

SCADD, Inc in Southeastern Connecticut is seeking a dedicated Recovery Coach II to support clients in their recovery journey, coordinating wrap-around services and linking them to needed resources and skills. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to promote relapse prevention and independent living in a client-centered approach.

The role emphasizes compassionate engagement, collaboration with external providers, and ongoing education.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Peer Certification obtained through a state-approved certification board required.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record required.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong interpersonal and empathetic engagement skills.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and trauma-informed practice.

Responsibilities

• Walk alongside clients in their recovery journey, providing referral and coordination of wrap-around services.
• Help clients integrate relapse prevention and independent living skills within treatment.
• Assist with avoiding risky behaviors and facilitating decision-making.
• Assist with securing transportation and provide direct transportation when needed.
• Provide additional non-clinical hours of weekly programming as needed.
• Participate in orientation of new employees and knowledge transfer.

Skills

Peer Certification

Driver's license

Team collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Resource identification

Organizational skills

Trauma-informed practice

Lived recovery experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

State-approved peer certification board

Job description

Recovery Coach II | southeastern Connecticut - Norwich, CT

Southeastern Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (SCADD) is an award-winning, nationally and locally recognized leader in substance use disorder and behavioral health treatment in Southeastern Connecticut. We are proud recipients of the Top Workplace award, 2023 Non-Profit of the Year and 2023 Executive Director of the Year honors from the Greater Norwich Area Chamber of Commerce, and recognition as a Top Tierorganization and a Recovery Friendly Workplace.

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Recovery Coach II to provide one-on-one client engagement, connecting individuals to the resources, skills, and support they need to build a meaningful life in recovery.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits
• Multiple Medical Plans to fit your needs and budget
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with 10% employer match at 1 year
• Vacation and Sick accruals
• 11 paid Holidays
• 40 hours of paid Education/Training annually
• Paid Licensure Reimbursement
• Meaningful work making a lasting difference in the lives of individuals in recovery

What You’ll Do:

As a Recovery Coach II, you will walk alongside clients in their recovery journey — providing referral, linkage, and coordination of wrap-around services tailored to individual needs. Working as part of SCADD's multidisciplinary team, you will help clients integrate relapse prevention skills and independent living skills while engaged in treatment, always keeping their hopes, goals, and preferences at the center of every interaction.

Responsibilities include:

• Assist clients with filing complaints and follow up with proposed resolutions as needed, including finding appropriate resources
• Support clients in avoiding behaviors that might lead to a psychiatric crisis
• Assist with avoidance of risky behaviors, substance use, and unnecessary conflict, while helping facilitate effective decision-making and problem-solving
• Assist clients with securing transportation and provide direct transportation when needed
• Provide additional non-clinical hours of weekly programming as needed
• Participate in the orientation of new employees and the transfer of knowledge necessary for the performance of duties

What You’ll Need:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; people with lived experience in recovery are strongly encouraged to apply
• Peer Certification obtained through a state-approved certification board required
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record and unrestricted privileges required
• Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, external providers, clients, families, and community partners
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage clients in a person-centered, empathetic, and nonjudgmental manner
• Ability to identify resources and minimize obstacles to long-term recovery
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and respond to changing needs in a timely manner
• Commitment to SCADD's values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and trauma-informed practice

Why SCADD?

Since 1966, SCADD has remained at the forefront of substance use disorder treatment, continuously evolving to meet the needs of individuals, families, and communities across Southeast Connecticut. We believe in second chances and the power of recovery — and peer support is one of the most powerful forces in making that recovery real and lasting. When you join SCADD, you join a team that shows up every day with hope, connection, and purpose.

If you're a recovery coach who wants their work to matter, we want to hear from you.

SCADD is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. A pre-employment drug screen, conducted by a qualified lab, is required in accordance with Connecticut law.