Recovery Coach & Peer Support Specialist

Greater-Nashua-Mental-Health; Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement Plan with Agency Match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid Holidays and extended sick time

Job summary

Greater Nashua Mental Health is looking for a compassionate Peer Recovery Support Specialist to join our Substance Use Disorder Services team in Nashua, NH. This role is vital for assisting individuals in recovery through peer support, ensuring clients achieve their personal recovery goals.

The ideal candidate will have lived experience in recovery, a high school diploma, and CCAR Recovery Coach training. Excellent communication and documentation skills are essential for this position, which

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; some college preferred.
• CCAR Recovery Coach Academy training required or obtainable.
• Lived experience in recovery required.
• 1-2 years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide outreach, peer support, and mentoring for clients.
• Share lived experience to promote hope and recovery.
• Educate individuals on stages of recovery.
• Assist clients in identifying strengths and goals.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Documentation skills

Knowledge of community resources

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CCAR Recovery Coach Academy training

CRSW certification

Tools

Outlook

Microsoft Teams

Electronic medical records

Job description

Greater Nashua Mental Health is looking for a compassionate Peer Recovery Support Specialist to join our Substance Use Disorder Services team in Nashua, NH. This role is vital for assisting individuals in recovery through peer support, ensuring clients achieve their personal recovery goals.

The ideal candidate will have lived experience in recovery, a high school diploma, and CCAR Recovery Coach training. Excellent communication and documentation skills are essential for this position, which