Recovery Coach

Advocates • Northbridge, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Recovery Coaches are fully integrated team members who identify as a former recipient of recovery services and now use that experience to provide individual and group support to people receiving services from Advocates’ Behavioral Health Services. Recovery Coaches approach their work with hope, promote self-determination, and assist in connecting people to resources, supports and opportunities in the larger community outside of the mental health system. Recovery Coaches provide expertise and consultation to the entire Division to help create a culture in which the point of view and preferences of each person we support are recognized, understood, respected, honored, validated and integrated into all services, support, treatment, rehabilitation and community recovery activities.

At Advocates, we provide comprehensive services for people facing developmental, mental health, or other life challenges. We’re a nonprofit, mission-driven organization with a person-centered approach, empowering the individuals we support to make choices, build independence, and live full, meaningful lives. Our work is rooted in respect, compassion, and inclusion, and we envision a world where individual differences are appreciated and celebrated. At Advocates, we value the ideas, experiences, and contributions of employees and are committed to fostering a supportive, welcoming culture where everyone can grow and thrive.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field; or High School Diploma/GED and 1 year related experience.
• Must currently be or have previously been a recipient of the Addiction Recovery Services.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license, access to an operational and insured vehicle and be willing to use it to transport clients.

Nice To Haves

• Strongly prefer that a candidate will have a demonstrated understanding of and competence in serving culturally diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group peer support services to people receiving services from Advocates’ Behavioral Health Services.
• Advocate for programs, environments, policies, procedures and attitudes that support personal autonomy wherever possible and promote recovery and the idea of life.
• Develop, maintain and share current information on community resources related to the interests of those they support.
• Coordinate and lead informal groups related to peer support, recovery, resiliency, and resources.
• Advocate for the people with whom they work, promoting their autonomy, protecting their rights, and providing access to resources, information, skills and supports.
• Connect and network with the larger community and other area peer support providers for the purposes of developing best practices, gathering community resources and mutual support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level