Recovery Coach

Spectrum Health Systems, Inc .; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in recovery services seeks a Recovery Coach to facilitate individual recovery journeys. This role involves mentoring clients, accessing community resources, and promoting recovery principles. Offering flexible hours with competitive pay and substantial benefits, it’s a unique opportunity for growth in the recovery field.

Benefits

401k with company match up to 7%

Tuition reimbursement/Education assistance

Opportunities for career advancement

Discounts on nation-wide travel & entertainment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of uninterrupted recovery required, 3-5 years preferred.
• Valid driver's license and access to a safe vehicle needed.
• Ability to document services using Electronic Health Records.

Responsibilities

• Promote recovery and remove barriers to recovery.
• Serve as a guide and mentor for individuals in recovery.
• Facilitate connections across systems of care.

Skills

Communication

Follow Through

Collaboration

Customer Service

Education

Recovery Coach Certification

Job 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: Worcester, MA - Lincoln Street Outpatient Program

Schedule: Flexible hours

Pay Rate: $20.90/hour

Benefits:

• Recovery coach supervision provided
• 401k with company match up to 7%
• Tuition reimbursement/Education assistance options
• Discounts on nation-wise travel & entertainment
• Opportunities for career advancement

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

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.