Recovery Coach - ACCS

Eliot Community Human Services; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 25,878 - 36,857; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Benefits

Retirement Savings

Wellness & Family Support

Professional Growth

Job summary

A community support organization is seeking a Recovery Coach to help adults with mental illness and substance abuse issues. The role involves empowering individuals, providing support, and collaborating with staff to enhance recovery experiences. Ideal candidates will have strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to advocacy. Compensation starts at $22.27 per hour, focusing on professional development and employee well-being.

Qualifications

• Experience in substance abuse counseling and advocacy.
• Outstanding support skills to empower individuals.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Empower individuals to exercise autonomy in their lives.
• Provide advocacy, support, and education during service delivery.
• Collaborate with staff to include Person perspectives in planning.

Skills

Empathy

Substance Abuse Counseling

Support Skills

Interpersonal Savvy

Job description

Overview

Join Eliot – A Place to Belong, Grow, and Inspire Change

At Eliot, your work has purpose. You’ll be part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to resilience, empowerment, and lasting change. We foster an inclusive workplace where all backgrounds and perspectives are valued, creating a culture of belonging and professional growth.

Benefits

We prioritize your well-being, work-life balance, and career growth. Benefit eligible positions include:

• Generous Paid Time Off – Vacation, sick time, and paid holidays
• Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Retirement Savings – 401(k) with employer match
• Wellness & Family Support – Discounted fitness services and access to trusted childcare resources
• Financial Security – 100% company-paid life and accidental death insurance
• Professional Growth – Ongoing training, career advancement programs, tuition reimbursement, and leadership development

Position

Eliot is seeking an experienced recovery coach with outstanding support skills, experience with substance abuse counseling and advocacy. The chosen person will be empathetic and motivated to improve the lives of adults with mental illnesses. Our ideal candidate will be driven, with an interpersonal savvy that allows you to develop lasting relationships with both the people we serve and with ACCS Team Members.

Eliot's Adult Community Clinical Services (ACCS) program is an innovative clinical model that focuses on meeting each individual where they are at as we develop creative clinical interventions to support individuals in achieving their life goals.

Responsibilities

• Empower Persons with substance abuse treatment needs to exercise autonomy in all aspects of their life. Assist with identifying choices and developing skills in self-advocacy.
• Collaborate with other staff to ensure that the Person’s perspective is always included, that preferences are recognized and that choices are maximized.
• Provide training and consultation to staff to facilitate the understanding of Person perspectives as needed.
• Provide guidance to Person in recovery process. Provide advocacy, support, and education during orientation and throughout service delivery. Assist Person with being able to identify personal methods of recovery from mental illness and/or substance use and to develop self-management plans to address their experiences.
• Promote hope and empowerment through meetings and support with Persons. Collaborate with the staff to ensure that the Person’s perspective is always included, that preferences are recognized and that Person choices are maximized.
• Participate in the development of Treatment Plans (TPs). Assist the Person and the staff in developing Person centered plans. Assist Persons with communicating their personal recovery goals.

Schedule

Mon - Fri 8am to 4pm

Compensation

PAY RATE: $22.27/hour

Hourly Rate: $22.77 USD - $22.77 USD

Catchment Area

CATCHMENT AREA: Acton, Arlington, Belmont, Boxborough, Burlington, Carlisle, Concord, Lexington, Lincoln, Littleton, Maynard, STow, Waltham, Watertown, Wilmington, Winchester, Woburn

Other

Mileage reimbursement provided. Driver’s license and vehicle required.

Note: Eliot is committed to identifying and dismantling barriers that prevent people with marginalized racial identities from actualizing their full employment potential, assuming leadership roles, or from fully engaging at all levels in the workplace.