Recovery Coach

Center for Human Development; Palmer (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vacation

Paid holidays

Job summary

The Center for Human Development (CHD) in Palmer, MA is seeking a Recovery Coach to provide direct support to individuals with a history of addiction. You will help establish and support each person’s Recovery Plan, set short-term goals, and motivate progress toward recovery, while maintaining confidentiality and a supportive relationship.

Ideal candidates are in recovery themselves, have at least two years of sobriety, and understand the needs of those in recovery.

Qualifications

• Candidate who identifies as being in recovery and willing to share personal recovery details.
• Minimum two years of sustained sobriety.
• Knowledge of the needs, concerns and goals of individuals who struggle with addiction.
• Completion of the Recovery Coach Academy preferred but not mandatory.
• Reliable, registered & insured vehicle and approved driving record check.
• Approved criminal background check (CORI).

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to individuals with a history of addiction and substance misuse.
• Help establish and support the person’s Recovery Plan by setting short-term goals and motivating progress.
• Develop a confidential, supportive relationship; act as a sounding board and build confidence and hope.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Boundaries

Education

Recovery Coach Academy

Job description

The Center for Human Development, (CHD) is seeking a Recovery Coach to join our Griswold Center, located in Palmer, MA. The Recovery Coach will provide direct support to individuals who identify as having a history of addiction and substance misuse.

Your role as a Recovery Coach:

Recovery Coaches provide direct supports to individuals who identify as having struggles with addiction and substance misuse. Our Griswold Center program works with individuals to establish and support the person’s Recovery Plan by helping to set short-term goals and motivate the person toward recovery. Develop a helpful, confidential and supportive relationship with people and provide informal guidance, act as a sounding board, and build peoples’ confidence and hope.

REQUIRMENTS:

• Candidate who identifies as being in recovery from a substance use disorder and is willing to share
  details of his or her personal recovery experience.
• Minimum two years of sustained sobriety.
• Knowledge of the needs, concerns and goals of individuals who struggle with addiction.
• Completion of the Recovery Coach Academy and computer skills preferred but not mandatory.
• Reliable, registered & insured vehicle and approved driving record check.
• Approved criminal background check (CORI).

SUCCESS FACTORS:

The ideal coach will have strong interpersonal skills; empathy for others; demonstrated commitment to supporting those with significant needs; flexibility and a sense of humor, as well as the ability to work well within a team model and independently. Reliability and able to learn about and observe rules of confidentiality and boundaries. We offer supervisory support, regular team gatherings, and ongoing training for professional growth. Advancement opportunities are available within the CHD structure. Spanish speaking candidates encouraged to apply.

• Pay range is starting at a minimum of $20.00/hr. with consideration for experience and training, along with a
• phenomenal benefit package that includes Dental, Health and Life insurance. Paid time off, earned vacation
• time and paid holidays just to name a few.

At Center for Human Development (CHD) Care Finds a way:

The Center for Human Development (CHD) provides a broad range of high quality, community-oriented
human services dedicated to promoting, enhancing, and protecting the dignity and welfare of people in
need. At CHD we are celebrating differences, inclusion is not just a policy- it is a daily practice. Multicultural,
multilingual, and fluent in sign language, CHD is a reflection of those we serve.

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