Recovery Coach

Town of Burlington•Burlington, MA

23d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Burlington Police Department is seeking a Recovery Coach to provide services for the department and community, assisting individuals struggling with substance use disorders. This role involves receiving and responding to assignments, providing screening, brief intervention, and referrals to treatment, and strengthening the department's capacity to reach individuals and families affected by substance use disorders. The coach will offer supportive services for effective outreach and response, conduct proactive outreach to identify those in need, and plan/execute programs focused on mental health, substance abuse, and community education. Additionally, the role includes training police and other town departments on community resources and referral services, attending meetings, maintaining a network of community partners, and completing accurate records and paperwork.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalency
2-3 years of related experience, preferably with those impacted by the opioid epidemic and harm reduction model.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, judgment, and organizational skills required.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required to travel to residences within Town, as well as organizations within and outside of Burlington.
Selected candidate shall be required to submit to a full background check.
Selected candidate will be required to satisfactorily complete Burlington Police Department’s approved training programs.

Nice To Haves

AS or BA/BS preferred.

Responsibilities

Receive and respond to pending assignments.
Provide screening, brief intervention, and referrals to treatment for individuals and families coping with substance use disorders.
Strengthen and build the capacity of the Department to reach more individuals and families coping with substance use disorders.
Provide supportive services essential for effective outreach and response on individual, family, and community level.
Conduct proactive outreach to identify people and families within the community who are in need of support services.
Plan and execute programs designed to support and educate the community and individuals around mental health, substance abuse, and other areas of need/concern.
Provide training to police and other town departments on topics that include, but are not limited to, availability of community resources, and availability of referral services for people and families coping with substance use disorders.
Attend roll call, assist in police training, work with Town departments, and attend community meetings.
Maintain network of community partners and other town constituencies, provide resources and/or assistance to other departments.
Maintain accurate records in accordance with regulatory, and agency standards.
Complete all related paperwork and reports.