Recovery Coach - Peer Recovery Support Center

The Brien Center • North Adams, MA

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About The Position

The Peer Recovery Support Center is a peer driven initiative where the community's voice will have a direct impact on steering the mission and vision of the Center. The Center will operate 50 hours a week and provide the community with a non-clinical approach to recovery, peer support, information and resources. The Center will embrace a horizontal management structure where peer staff, peer leadership teams and volunteers will work together to support the operations of the Center. The Peer Recovery Support Center will act as a centrally located hub that will allow all members of the community to access information and support as well as participate in meals, entertainment and recreational activities.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Valid Driver's License
• Certification from an approved Recovery Coach curriculum preferred; must be willing to complete Recovery Coach coursework within three months of hire and pursue certification upon completion of coursework.
• Individual with lived experience and possessing strong personal skills and professional peer support skills to self disclose in a manner that is trauma sensitive for the purpose of promoting recovery and wellness for persons served.
• Open to medication assisted treatment and harm reduction concepts and goals;
• Proficient computer skills.
• Strong listening, oral and presentation (communication) skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse population
• Ability to honor recovery coaching ethics and confidentiality
• Knowledge of community resources and ability to connect with those resources
• Must demonstrate ability to work with diverse communities and support diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Support persons in recovery from substance use and addiction through promoting wellness and creating community networks.
• Provide recovery coach services and transportation driving services for the members of the Peer Recovery Support Center.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees