Recovery Coach Driver | Highway to Hope

Gandara Center; Holyoke (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Pet insurance

Life insurance

Paid vacations

Paid holidays

8 discretionary days

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Gándara Center in Holyoke, MA is seeking a part-time Recovery Coach Driver to provide peer support and transportation for individuals in recovery. This on-site role supports participants as they navigate treatment options and next steps within our community programs.

The position offers an hourly rate of $19, with comprehensive benefits and opportunities to contribute to meaningful change. Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply and the employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Recovery experience and ability to share their path.
• Embrace culturally and linguistically diverse recovery communities.
• Understanding of addictive behaviors and recovery.
• Effective oral and written communication.
• Completion of Recovery Coach Academy; working toward certification.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide transportation to and from various treatment locations in MA.
• Coordinate rides and pick-ups/drop-offs with partners and referrals.
• Build relationships with partner agencies and MOUD/detox providers.
• Explain recovery coaching and peer-to-peer support during rides.
• Discuss overdose risk, provide Narcan education and distribution when appropriate.
• Maintain notes, releases, and reporting to coalition partners.
• Assist in securing long-term transportation and attend meetings as required.

Skills

Recovery experience

Cultural competence

Communication skills

Education

Recovery Coach Academy

Job description

Job Category: Operations-Prevention & Recovery

Requisition Number: RECOV003025

• Part-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Holyoke, MA 01040, USA

Description

Why Work for Gandara:

Explore the career pathways in Behavioral Health, Substance Use and Recovery, Community Based Clinical services, Adolescent and Family services, Adult Residential, Maintenance and Administration! Whether that is in an entry level or leadership role, Gandara will provide the tools and resources to better enhance your career growth. The opportunities are presented with the ability to transition your skills and experience in meeting the organizations mission. There is grand landscape of opportunities that supports the community we serve, so Join the Gándara team today!

• Health, Dental, Vision, Pet and Life Insurance
• Paid vacations
• Paid holidays
• 8 discretionary days
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Hourly Rate | $19

Additional Benefits:

• Culturally Diverse population
• Student Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
• Clinical Licensing Support

Job Title: Recovery Coach Driver

Work Location: Holyoke, MA

*Bilingual Candidates Encouraged to Apply

*EOE M/F/D/V

*Union/Non-Union

Job Summary:

The goal of this position is to provide peer support while transporting individuals. Helping individuals address the multiple challenges, people face when trying to engage in substance use treatment or recovery care.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide transportation to and from various treatment locations in MA. Provide or arrange transportation in accordance with Gandara Transportation Protocol for individuals referred by Boston Medical Center’s Healing Communities Initiative and its Springfield Community Coalition.
• Work closely with partners to field requests for transportation, coordinate rides, and arrange for pick-ups/drop offs in a timely manner.
• Build relationship between individuals, Valor community partner agencies, as well as MOUD and detox providers giving information, sharing options, and making appropriate referrals.
• Transport individuals to next level of care, engage individuals in discussion of “next steps”-Explain Recovery Coaching / peer-to-peer support during rides, encourage medication assisted treatment and multiple pathways to recovery with follow up contacts at recovery center and other natural environments and community based settings as appropriate.
• Engage in discussion of overdose risk and prevention and provide Narcan education and distribution upon completion of treatment.
• Maintain Contact notes, track required information and outcomes, complete appropriate releases for follow up with coalition partners and referral sources and reporting back to Healing Communities Initiative Coalition.
• Transport / Accompany individuals for initial attendance at MOUD providers or other self-help meetings, visits to other providers or visits to the Recovery Support Center as appropriate, care and assist in securing long term transportation.
• Understands and uses agency/department policies and procedures, including Gandara Center’s Recovery Coach Code of Ethics. Seeks clarification as needed from Supervisor.
• Attends Coalition Meetings, Individual and Group Supervision sessions, and Trainings/meetings as indicated

Minimum Qualifications:

• The Recovery Coach Driver must have sufficient time in recovery from a substance use disorder in order to safely and effectively provide recovery support to others. They must be willing and able to share their path to recovery and their lived experience with participants and support all paths to recovery.
• Embrace and work in a culturally and linguistically diverse recovery community
• Have a comprehensive understanding of addictive behaviors, S.U.D’s and recovery.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Completion of Recovery Coach Academy and working toward certification
• Must have valid Driver’s License and good driving record.

The Gándara Mental Health Centerprovides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training

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