Recovery Coach

CHD Careers • Chicopee, MA

6d • $20

About The Position

The Center for Human Development (CHD) is seeking Recovery Coaches to join our team for Crisis, Crisis-Stabilization, and Outpatient Programs in our new Community Behavioral Health Clinic! The Recovery Coach works with individuals enrolled in Community Behavioral Health Center (CMHC) Programs who self-identify as needing support around substance use. Your responsibilities as a Recovery Coach: Provide role-modeling to adults with substance use disorders within the CBHC’s Mobile Crisis Intervention and Crisis Stabilization Programs Work with one individual at a time to establish and support the client’s Recovery Plan by helping to set short term goals and motivate the person toward recovery Develop a helpful, confidential and supportive relationship with clients and provide informal guidance, act as a sounding board, and build client’s confidence and hope Assist in arranging services to which the individual is being referred to after the Crisis intervention Work with the member and family to support them during the transition and/or within the conjoined Crisis Stabilization Programs AT Center for human development (CHD) Care Finds a way:     The Center for Human Development (CHD) provides a broad range of high quality, community-oriented human services dedicated to promoting, enhancing, and protecting the dignity and welfare of people in need. At CHD we are celebrating differences, inclusion is not just a policy- it is a daily practice. Multicultural, multilingual, and fluent in sign language, CHD is a reflection of those we serve.  CONNECT WITH OUR TEAM TODAY!   If this sounds like the right job for you, do not wait - apply today to join our team. We look forward to hearing from you!   

Requirements

• Lived experience with a psychiatric diagnosis and/or substance use
• Completion of the Recovery Coach Academy or Certified Peer Specialist, preferred. Completion of programming within 12 months of employment possible
• Experience in advocacy or peer support preferred
• High school diploma or GED required, college degree preferred
• Ability to pass Red Cross, CPR, and First AID Certification
• Valid Driver’s License and reliable vehicle for work purposes
• Basic computer word processing skills

Responsibilities

• Provide role-modeling to adults with substance use disorders within the CBHC’s Mobile Crisis Intervention and Crisis Stabilization Programs
• Work with one individual at a time to establish and support the client’s Recovery Plan by helping to set short term goals and motivate the person toward recovery
• Develop a helpful, confidential and supportive relationship with clients and provide informal guidance, act as a sounding board, and build client’s confidence and hope
• Assist in arranging services to which the individual is being referred to after the Crisis intervention
• Work with the member and family to support them during the transition and/or within the conjoined Crisis Stabilization Programs

Benefits

• Dental
• Health and Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Earned vacation time
• Paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees