Certified Recovery Coach

Victory Programs Inc • Boston, MA

3d • $26 • Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Recovery Coach is responsible for promoting a recovery based approach to care with an emphasis on respect, self-direction, and empowerment by providing peer support, personal assistance, education on community resources, and other supportive services, for individuals with a substance use disorder. They will work closely with individuals to promote stability and wellness in recovery, and hope. The Certified Recovery Coach will identify publicly as a person in recovery who is now using that experience to provide individual and group support to individuals receiving services through Victory Programs at our various locations. Location: The Jamaica Plain Recovery Center is a ‘recovery-oriented sanctuary anchored in the heart of the community,’ delivering peer-to-peer recovery support services, and providing a safe, supportive, healing space for individuals in recovery using a volunteer/member base, guided by peer staff, to deliver services and provide multiple pathways to recovery.

Requirements

• The successful candidate is someone who has accepted their substance use history, has learned to live with and manage the daily challenges of recovery, and has attained a level of personal growth and healing that gives them the understanding, insight and motivation to help others.
• High school or equivalent (required)
• Must demonstrate an understanding and belief in the recovery process and Recovery Oriented Systems of Care model.
• At least 2 years sustained and uninterrupted recovery at the time of hire per Massachusetts requirements.
• Completion of Recovery Coach Academy and Ethical Considerations for Recovery Coaching training.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Addiction Recovery Coach (CARC) certification obtained and all necessary CARC requirements maintained every 2 years once thereafter.
• Knowledge of multiple pathways to recovery support systems, including but not limited to 12-step support groups, faith-based groups, harm reduction services, SMART Recovery, Life Ring; and providing direct service.
• Ability to act with integrity and compassion and foster a culture of mission, trust, respect and accountability for outcomes.
• Ability to demonstrate cultural awareness and competency, including the ability to understand, respond and work effectively and with sensitivity with staff and members from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
• Must be at least 25 years of age and have a valid Massachusetts driver’s license and safe driving points of 00, 98, 99, 01, 02, or 03. Strongly preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Responsibilities

• Provide members with strength-based one-on-one peer support, wellness planning, recovery capital and pathway exploration.
• Provide support in overcoming barriers and navigating the recovery system, as well as the greater recovery community.
• Run a variety of recovery groups in Victory Programs’ various programs.
• Assist individuals in identifying and/or overcoming barriers to recovery.
• Assist individuals in identifying, developing, and achieving their own personal goals.
• Connect individuals to recovery support systems while encouraging hope, optimism, and health.
• Assist in building skills that promote the person’s recovery and self-sufficiency.
• Provide appropriate referrals to care, connection and other services that recoverees may be interested in.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation/record keeping in electronic health records.
• Share personal recovery experiences appropriately, if/when applicable, and demonstrate effective coping techniques and self-help strategies.
• Meet with individuals and families post-overdose (if the recoveree agrees).
• Enforce all policies and procedures of Victory Programs, Inc.
• Work collaboratively with all staff to provide individualized services to all clients.
• Attend supervision with the Recovery Coach Supervisor, or their designee.
• Act in accordance with Victory Programs Standards of Excellence & Philosophy Care, including maintaining professional ethics, boundaries, and client confidentiality, and working from a strength-based perspective.
• Provide milieu coverage as needed at the Peer Recovery Center, including: maintaining and assessing the integrity of the program’s therapeutic milieu; empowering clients to act in accordance with the guidelines of the program; assisting clients in self-administration of medications; conducting controlled substance counts; answering phones and the front door.

Benefits

• Our benefit program includes a 75% health and 25% dental employer premium contribution, 100% employer paid disability and life insurance.
• Victory Programs offers a generous paid time off package to all employees including vacation, sick, and personal time as well as holidays.
• Upon hire, all staff are entitled to up to: 4 personal days, 160 sick hours, 10 holidays and 3 1/2 weeks of vacation.
• These figures adjust based on full time or part time status and allocated vacation time increases with length of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees