Recovery Coach

Open-Sky-Community-Services; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Excellent Supervision

Paid time off 29 days first year

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Job summary

Open Sky Community Services in Worcester, MA, is seeking a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist to provide direct peer support and mentorship grounded in lived experience. You will help individuals identify goals, build self-confidence, develop coping strategies, and strengthen connections to community resources.

Applicants must have a High School Diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and be willing to obtain CARC within a year.

Qualifications

• Lived experience with substance use disorder is required to connect authentically with individuals served.
• CARC certification or willingness to obtain within one year of employment, Open Sky pays for certification.
• Valid Driver’s License with reliable vehicle and insurable driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct peer support to individuals and families, using lived experiences to foster trust and engagement.
• Lead one-to-one and group activities promoting engagement, skill development, and self-advocacy.
• Assist individuals in setting personal goals and monitoring progress through self-directed planning.

Skills

Lived experience with SUD

CARC certification or willingness

Education

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent

Job description

Job Description:Open Sky provides person-centered services that empower individuals to achieve their goals, build on their strengths, and enhance their overall well-being. Through compassionate, evidence-based, and recovery-oriented support, our multidisciplinary teams help individuals develop skills, strengthen natural supports, and access the resources they need to lead meaningful and fulfilling lives. We are committed to fostering independence, resilience, self-determination, and community inclusion while supporting each person's unique journey toward personal success and wellness.The Certified Peer Recovery Specialist provides direct peer support to individuals and families by drawing upon their own lived experiences to foster trust, engagement, and meaningful connections. Through mentorship, encouragement, and advocacy, they support individuals in identifying personal goals, building self-confidence, developing coping strategies, and strengthening the skills needed to achieve greater independence and well-being. Peer Specialists promote hope and empowerment while helping individuals navigate challenges and access available supports and resources.Other Key Responsibilities:Assist individuals in developing, implementing, and monitoring personal goals through self-directed planning processes, while providing support during life transitions and changing circumstances.Conduct one-to-one and group-based activities that promote engagement, skill development, self-advocacy, wellness, and personal growth.Facilitate peer support groups and opportunities for shared learning, mutual support, and community connection.Support individuals in developing meaningful community roles and connections, including participation in educational, employment, volunteer, recreational, and social opportunities.Maintain knowledge of peer-led services, community resources, and support networks to connect individuals with opportunities that align with their interests, goals, and needs.The organization recognizes skills, location, training, and program responsibilities by offering additional compensation opportunities for certain positions. Ask your recruiter for details about opportunities available with this role.Qualifications:High School Diploma, GED or equivalent, required.Valid Driver’s License, reliable and insured vehicle and acceptable driving record, required.Must have lived experience with substance use disorder and have the ability to forge mutually beneficial relationships with people served while maintaining strong boundaries/ethicsMust be a Certified Addiction Recovery Coach (CARC) or be willing to obtain CARC within one year of employment. Open Sky pays for your certification!Pay Range:$22.07 - $22.07About Us:At Open Sky Community Services, we open our doors, hearts, and minds to the belief that every individual, regardless of perceived limitations, deserves the chance to live a productive and fulfilling life.Open Sky is on an anti-racist journey, committed to learning, living, and breathing inclusion, opportunity, diversity, racial equity, and justice for ALL.At Open Sky, you’ll join over 1,300 compassionate and highly trained professionals who put innovative, evidence-based practices to work in ways that positively impact our communities across Central Massachusetts and beyond.As a trauma-informed organization, Open Sky strives for transparency and sensitivity to the experiences of those we interact with. Self-care is encouraged, and we are committed to providing a positive work culture that is focused on continuous learning and the value of diverse perspectives.Open Sky is proud to be an industry leader in pay and benefits. Open the Door to Possibility and begin your career with Open Sky today!Benefits of Working for Open Sky Include:Excellent Supervision (Individual and Group), Professional Development, and Training OpportunitiesGenerous paid time off plan – you start with 29 days (almost 6 weeks!) in your first year, including 12 paid holidays. Increases to 32 days in your 2nd year, and the current maximum is 43 days (OVER 8 WEEKS!)We pay for your higher education! Ask about our Tuition Reimbursement Program, and reimbursement for a variety of Human Services certifications.Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Prescription Plan403b Retirement Plan with Employer MatchLife Insurance (100% Employer-Paid)Eligible employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness ProgramAnd more!Open Sky celebrates diversity and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with federal and state employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran, or disabled Veteran status.