Recovery Support Coach — Every Other Friday Off

Heritage Behavioral Health Center- HBHC; Decatur (IL); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Every other Friday off paid wellness

Generous time off (vacation/sick/p个人)

Wellness benefits: EAP & fitness

Job summary

Heritage Behavioral Health Center in Decatur, IL, seeks a Recovery Support Specialist to provide hope and practical support to adults on their recovery journey. You’ll work in community settings, using your lived experience to empower clients to define personal goals and access resources with dignity.

You will collaborate with clinical teams, maintain confidentiality, and promote resilience while navigating housing, employment, and healthcare supports.

Qualifications

• Ability to share lived experience in a way that inspires hope and promotes recovery.
• Strong communication and active listening skills.
• Problem-solving and advocacy skills to help individuals navigate complex systems.
• Understanding of recovery principles and trauma-informed care.

Responsibilities

• Build trusting, supportive relationships with individuals based on shared lived experience and mutual respect.
• Provide peer mentoring and recovery coaching to help clients identify strengths, set goals, and develop coping strategies.
• Promote SAMHSA recovery principles by encouraging self-determination, empowerment, and community inclusion.
• Assist clients in accessing housing, employment, education, healthcare, and social supports.
• Facilitate connections to peer support groups and recovery-oriented activities.
• Model recovery and resilience through appropriate self-disclosure and advocacy.
• Support individuals during transitions, including hospital discharge, crisis stabilization, or entry into treatment.
• Document services accurately and maintain confidentiality per standards.
• Collaborate with clinical teams and community partners to coordinate care.

Skills

Share lived experience

Communication skills

Active listening

Problem-solving & advocacy

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certification attainable within 12 months

Job description

Heritage Behavioral Health Center in Decatur, IL, seeks a Recovery Support Specialist to provide hope and practical support to adults on their recovery journey. You’ll work in community settings, using your lived experience to empower clients to define personal goals and access resources with dignity.

You will collaborate with clinical teams, maintain confidentiality, and promote resilience while navigating housing, employment, and healthcare supports.