Recovery Coach

Spectrum Health Systems; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

Generous PTO

Tuition reimbursement

401k with 7% match

Discounts on services

Job summary

Spectrum Health Systems in Worcester, MA is seeking a Recovery Coach for Monday–Friday, 5:30am–2:00pm, to support individuals in recovery from alcohol and/or other drugs. You will promote recovery, serve as a guide, and help connect clients with peer supports and community resources.

The role requires at least 2 years of continuous recovery and a certified recovery coach within 12 months. You will document services using an Electronic Health Record and work closely with the care network.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of uninterrupted recovery required; 3–5 years preferred.
• Recovery coach certification within first 12 months of employment.
• Ability to use an Electronic Health Record to document clinical services.

Responsibilities

• Promote recovery and remove barriers to recovery.
• Serve as a mentor for individuals in recovery from alcohol or other drugs.
• Model recovery principles and practices at all times.
• Provide linkages to recovery supports and community resources.
• Act as a liaison among recovery, treatment, medical, and community services.

Skills

Communication

Follow-through

Collaboration

Customer service

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Worcester, MA 01603

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: None

Salary Range: $22.90 - $22.90 Hourly

Job Shift: 1st Shift/Days

Job Category: Professional Services

Location: Worcester, MA - based out of Main Street Outpatient location

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.