Recovery Coach, Peer Recovery Support Center

Community Counseling of Bristol County; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Counseling of Bristol County (CCBC) is hiring Recovery Coaches for the Taunton Peer Recovery Support Center to assist adults with Substance Use and Co-Occurring Disorders. Working with one individual at a time, establish Recovery Plans by helping to set short-term goals and motivate the person toward recovery, building trust and hope.

Recovery Coaches work one Saturday per month, and one evening per week.

Qualifications

• 3 years of human service/behavioral healthcare experience preferred.
• CARC Certification as a Recovery Coach preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Engage with adults with substance use and co-occurring disorders to support recovery goals.
• Build Recovery Plans with clients and set short-term objectives.
• Provide confidential, supportive guidance and act as a sounding board for clients.

Skills

Lived experience

Interpersonal skills

Motivational interviewing

Education

GED

Job description

Job Type: Full-time

Job Level: Experienced

License/Certification: CARC Recovery Coach preferred

Location: Taunton, MA

Program Name: Taunton Peer Recovery Support Center

Program Type: Peer Recovery Support Center

Salary Range: $21.65/hour

Description of Position

CCBC is hiring Recovery Coaches for the Taunton Peer Recovery Support Center. Provide services to adults with Substance Use and Co-Occurring Disorders. Working with one individual at a time, establish and support the client's Recovery Plan by helping to set short term goals and motivate the person toward recovery. Develop a helpful, confidential and supportive relationship with clients and provide informal guidance, act as a sounding board, and build client's confidence and hope.

Recovery Coaches work one Saturday per month, and one evening per week.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists in engaging with clients identified with substance use (SU) and co-occurring disorders, addressing barriers to successful recovery and serving as role model, ally, and advocate


• Conducts active outreach efforts to encourage community activities and participation in recovery-oriented, and self-help groups


• Educates peers and staff about addiction and utilizes motivational enhancement techniques to explore ambiguity


• Provides peer coaching and supports clients in establishing treatment goals and achieving and maintaining recovery via multiple pathways


• Is available to provide support to peers in immediate risk of relapse or other time sensitive matters during regular business hours


• Helps peers navigate the healthcare system and social service system


• Assists with access to treatment for SU, creating systems and procedures to rapidly identify Recovery Support Services


• Assists with data collection for quality assurance and program evaluation


• Serves as a liaison between the recovery community, the addiction treatment system, the medical treatment system, and the patient's community, family, and social context to facilitate connections across systems of care


• May facilitate and/or co-facilitate weekly recovery support group(s)

Requirements

Education/Training

This position prefers 3 years of human service/behavioral healthcare experience, preferred CARC Certification as a Recovery Coach, understand, and support the Recovery Coach Model. Must possess a High School or General Education Diploma (GED).

Experience

In addition to education/training requirements, must have: Lived experience with substance use disorder and the ability to use that experience to serve others. Experience with diverse populations, facilitating groups and recovery-based activities. Must possess good organizational skills, effective written, verbal and computer skills.

Other

Must have a valid driver's license in the state of residence and submit a copy of satisfactory record of driving from the state of residence of registry of motor vehicles; Must complete MA and ADP Criminal Offense Record Information (CORI) process; Must have computer literacy as related to the requirements of the position.