Recovery Coach & Peer Engagement Specialist

Eliot Community Human Services, Inc.; Springfield (MA); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) with employer match

Wellness & childcare resources

Life insurance

Professional growth

Job summary

Eliot Community Human Services, Inc. in Springfield is seeking a Peer Engagement Counselor/Recovery Coach to join the PATH team.

You will conduct outreach, engage unsheltered individuals, provide supports, connect to housing and services, and apply lived experience to aid recovery. This role offers Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm, competitive hourly pay ($20.04–$25.33), generous benefits, and opportunities for training and growth.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma/GED equivalent.
• Must have lived experience of homelessness, mental health or substance use in the past and have an established recovery process.
• Strong commitment to mental health recovery.
• Skills to establish supportive relationships with persons with severe and persistent mental illnesses and respect for their preferences for treatment.
• Ability to provide flexible services that are community based and focused on teamwork.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to and from work and for the transportation of consumers as needed.
• Peer Specialist Certification a plus.
• Bilingual in Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform outreach and engagement activities to identify homeless people living in public places, drop in centers, meal sites and shelters.
• Provide supplies such as warm clothing, blankets, and food to reduce risk of harm on the streets.
• Encourage use of shelter, meal sites, and other related services for those who are unsheltered.
• Maintain a thorough, current knowledge of local public and private resources including housing, residential programs, and other community organizations. Maintain positive working relationships with representatives of these organizations.
• Coordinate efforts with the other service provider to ensure integrated service delivery for consumers.

Skills

Lived experience

Mental health recovery

Community engagement

Flexible services

Driver's license

Peer Specialist Certification

Bilingual Spanish

High school diploma

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Eliot Community Human Services, Inc. in Springfield is seeking a Peer Engagement Counselor/Recovery Coach to join the PATH team.

You will conduct outreach, engage unsheltered individuals, provide supports, connect to housing and services, and apply lived experience to aid recovery. This role offers Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm, competitive hourly pay ($20.04–$25.33), generous benefits, and opportunities for training and growth.