Recovery Coach: Inspire Recovery & Plan Support

Center for Human Development (CHD); Chicopee (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vacation time

Paid holidays

Job summary

Center for Human Development (CHD) in Chicopee, MA seeks a Recovery Coach to support clients in Crisis, Crisis-Stabilization, and Outpatient Programs at our Community Behavioral Health Clinic. The role includes guiding Recovery Plans, building supportive relationships, and arranging post-crisis services.

The successful candidate will have lived experience with a psychiatric diagnosis or substance use, and CPR/First Aid certification is expected.

Qualifications

• Lived experience with a psychiatric diagnosis and/or substance use.
• Completion of the Recovery Coach Academy or Certified Peer Specialist preferred; programming within 12 months possible.
• Experience in advocacy or peer support preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required, college degree preferred.
• Ability to pass Red Cross, CPR, and First AID Certification.
• Valid Driver's License and reliable vehicle for work purposes.
• Basic computer word processing skills.

Responsibilities

• Role-modeling to adults with substance use disorders within CBHC programs.
• Work with one individual at a time to support Recovery Plan and short-term goals.
• Develop a confidential, supportive relationship and provide informal guidance.
• Assist in arranging services post-Crisis intervention.
• Support the member and family during transitions.

Skills

Lived experience

Empathy

Advocacy

Peer support

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

College degree preferred

Job description

Center for Human Development (CHD) in Chicopee, MA seeks a Recovery Coach to support clients in Crisis, Crisis-Stabilization, and Outpatient Programs at our Community Behavioral Health Clinic. The role includes guiding Recovery Plans, building supportive relationships, and arranging post-crisis services.

The successful candidate will have lived experience with a psychiatric diagnosis or substance use, and CPR/First Aid certification is expected.