Recovery Coach Coordinator & Peer Advocate — Flexible Schedule

NORTH SUFFOLK COMMUNITY SERVICES INC; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

Sick Leave

Holidays

Tuition Remission

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

North Suffolk Community Services Inc is seeking a Recovery Coach Coordinator/Peer Advocate to support justice-involved adults through recovery coaching, resource connection, and court accompaniment. The role is part of the Dee Kennedy Project (DKP), serving Suffolk County in courthouses, jail, and surrounding communities.

The position emphasizes lived experience with substance use and a commitment to recovery-oriented care, with training and supervision provided to foster client-centered support

Qualifications

• Requires experience with adults diagnosed with substance use and/or dependency.
• Knowledge of addiction treatment service system and recovery coaching.
• CARC certification preferred; Recovery Coach Academy required within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and/or coach recoverees based on recovery needs and skills.
• Assist the project with engaging high-risk individuals in court settings.
• Support referrals and identify gaps in services with the project team.
• Implement action plans or wellness plans with clients and review goals regularly.
• Maintain a caseload of referrals and support ongoing recovery and exit strategies.
• Assist clients in accessing community resources and removing barriers.
• Participate in daily staff meetings and treatment/wellness planning reviews.
• Work a flexible schedule to meet client and program needs.
• Co-facilitate groups with professional staff to improve stability and understanding of relapse and mental illness.

Skills

Recovery coaching

Caseload management

Intervention skills

Group facilitation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree (non-behavioral health)

High school diploma / GED

Job description

North Suffolk Community Services Inc is seeking a Recovery Coach Coordinator/Peer Advocate to support justice-involved adults through recovery coaching, resource connection, and court accompaniment. The role is part of the Dee Kennedy Project (DKP), serving Suffolk County in courthouses, jail, and surrounding communities.

The position emphasizes lived experience with substance use and a commitment to recovery-oriented care, with training and supervision provided to foster client-centered support