Recovery Coach & Wellness Advocate

Victory-Programs-Inc; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 12,000 - 14,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental benefits (75% employer

Disability & life insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Personal days

Job summary

Victory Programs in Jamaica Plain seeks a part-time Peer Recovery Coach to promote a recovery-based approach with one-on-one peer support, recovery planning, and connection to community resources. You will work closely with members to support stability, wellness, and empowerment in recovery.

The role requires commitment to recovery principles, completion of required trainings, and collaboration with staff to provide person-centered, trauma-informed care at the Jamaica Plain Recovery Center.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate an understanding and belief in the recovery process and Recovery Oriented Systems of Care model.
• Completion of Recovery Coach Academy and Ethical Considerations for Recovery Coaching trainings required (May be completed within 6-12 months of hire)
• Current TB Screening (may be obtained upon hire)
• Current CPR Certification (may be obtained upon hire)
• Three strong professional work references: 2 from a supervisor or manager.

Responsibilities

• Provide members with strength-based one-on-one peer support, recovery planning, recovery capital and pathway exploration.
• Provide support in overcoming barriers and navigating the recovery system and larger recovery community.
• Run groups and activities for members and assist in developing programming and services.
• Assist individuals in identifying and overcoming barriers to recovery.
• Assist individuals in identifying, developing, and achieving personal wellness goals.
• Connect individuals to recovery support systems and foster hope and health.
• Help members build skills for recovery and self-sufficiency.
• Provide referrals to care, connection and other services as needed.
• Collaborate with staff to implement person-centered, recovery-oriented care and trauma-informed approaches.

Skills

Peer support

Recovery coaching

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Victory Programs in Jamaica Plain seeks a part-time Peer Recovery Coach to promote a recovery-based approach with one-on-one peer support, recovery planning, and connection to community resources. You will work closely with members to support stability, wellness, and empowerment in recovery.

The role requires commitment to recovery principles, completion of required trainings, and collaboration with staff to provide person-centered, trauma-informed care at the Jamaica Plain Recovery Center.