Recovery Coach - Peer Recovery Support Center

The Brien Center for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Inc.; North Adams (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Brien Center for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Inc. is looking for a Recovery Coach to support persons in recovery from substance use and addiction. This role involves promoting wellness and creating community networks, working within a peer-driven initiative.

The position operates Tuesday to Saturday, from 11 AM to 7 PM. Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED, strong personal skills, and the ability to honor recovery coaching ethics while engaging with a diverse population.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid Driver's License required for transport role.
• Certification from an approved Recovery Coach curriculum preferred.
• Individual with lived experience required for peer support.
• Proficient computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Support persons in recovery from substance use and addiction.
• Provide recovery coach and transportation driving services.
• Promote wellness and create community networks.

Skills

Strong personal skills

Professional peer support skills

Proficient computer skills

Strong listening skills

Oral and presentation communication skills

Ability to honor recovery coaching ethics

Knowledge of community resources

Ability to work with a diverse population

Support diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certification from Recovery Coach curriculum

Job description

The Peer Recovery Support Center is a peer driven initiative where the community's voice will have a direct impact on steering the mission and vision of the Center. The Center will operate 50 hours a week and provide the community with a non‑clinical approach to recovery, peer support, information and resources. The Center will embrace a horizontal management structure where peer staff, peer leadership teams and volunteers will work together to support the operations of the Center. The Peer Recovery Support Center will act as a centrally located hub that will allow all members of the community to access information and support as well as participate in meals, entertainment and recreational activities.

Position is Tuesday - Saturday, 11 AM to 7 PM.

General Description

To support persons in recovery from substance use and addiction through promoting wellness and creating community networks. Provides recovery coach services and transportation driving services for the members of the Peer Recovery Support Center.

Qualifications And Skills

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Valid Driver's License Required for transport role. Otherwise, not required.
• Certification from an approved Recovery Coach curriculum preferred; must be willing to complete Recovery Coach coursework within three months of hire and pursue certification upon completion of coursework.
• Individual with lived experience and possessing strong personal skills and professional peer support skills to self disclose in a manner that is trauma sensitive for the purpose of promoting recovery and wellness for persons served.
• Open to medication assisted treatment and harm reduction concepts and goals;
• Proficient computer skills.
• Strong listening, oral and presentation (communication) skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse population
• Ability to honor recovery coaching ethics and confidentiality
• Knowledge of community resources and ability to connect with those resources
• Must demonstrate ability to work with diverse communities and support diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives