Recovery Coach - Peer Support & Path to Recovery

Gavin Foundation, Inc.; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Gavin Foundation, Inc. is seeking a Recovery Coach for the Worcester Region. The RC will provide peer recovery support to patients with substance use disorder and help them achieve sustained recovery. You will facilitate access to treatment, resources, and community recovery groups.

The role requires collaboration with the treatment team, outreach to recovery networks, and the ability to navigate multiple care settings while upholding confidentiality and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or HiSet required.
• Must have valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge of confidentiality standards and HIPAA.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Proficient with office software, databases, and client management systems.
• If in recovery from alcohol/other substances must have 2 years of continuous sobriety.
• Must be able to pass Massachusetts CORI and Drug Testing requirements.
• Strong advocacy skills and knowledge of community resources.
• Recovery-focused approach: recovery by any means necessary.

Responsibilities

• Serves as liaison between the recovery community and treatment systems to facilitate connections across care.
• Collaborates with treatment team to implement evidence-based SUD services.
• Addresses barriers to recovery and acts as an advocate for patients.
• Performs active outreach to encourage attendance in recovery groups and self-help programs.
• Assists with access to treatment and data collection for quality assurance and program evaluation.

Skills

Communication skills

HIPAA knowledge

Independent work

Team collaboration

Advocacy

Recovery mindset

Education

High school diploma or HiSet

Tools

Office software

Databases

Client management systems

Job description

Gavin Foundation, Inc. is seeking a Recovery Coach for the Worcester Region. The RC will provide peer recovery support to patients with substance use disorder and help them achieve sustained recovery. You will facilitate access to treatment, resources, and community recovery groups.

The role requires collaboration with the treatment team, outreach to recovery networks, and the ability to navigate multiple care settings while upholding confidentiality and patient-centered care.