Recovery Coach

Spectrum Health Systems, Inc; Weymouth (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance/employee E

Paid time off accrual

Tuition reimbursement/loan repayment

401k with company match up to 7%

Discounts on services/entertainment

Job summary

Spectrum Health Systems, Inc. seeks a Recovery Coach to support participants in Weymouth, MA across outpatient programs. You will promote recovery, remove barriers, and connect clients to community-based services and supports.

The role requires 2+ years of uninterrupted recovery and strong communication, with certification expected within 12 months. Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle are needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of uninterrupted recovery required
• Recovery coach certification required within 12 months of employment
• Excellent communication, follow-through, collaboration and customer service skills
• Ability to read/write English and communicate effectively in the program's primary language
• Valid driver’s license and access to a safe vehicle for participant transport

Responsibilities

• Promote recovery and remove barriers to recovery
• Serve as a personal guide and mentor for people in recovery from addiction
• Model recovery principles and practices at all times
• Provide linkages to recovery-oriented peer supports and community-based services
• Liaise between the recovery community, addiction treatment system, medical system and participant’s social context

Job description

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: Weymouth, MA and surrounding areas - Outpatient Treatment Programs

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

The Recovery Coach is responsible for:

• 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.