Recovery Coach

Center for Human Development (CHD) • Palmer, MA

2d • $20 • Onsite

About The Position

The Center for Human Development (CHD) is seeking a Recovery Coach to join our Griswold Center, located in Palmer, MA. The Recovery Coach will provide direct support to individuals who identify as having a history of addiction and substance misuse. Your role as a Recovery Coach involves providing direct supports to individuals who identify as having struggles with addiction and substance misuse. Our Griswold Center program works with individuals to establish and support the person’s Recovery Plan by helping to set short-term goals and motivate the person toward recovery. You will develop a helpful, confidential and supportive relationship with people and provide informal guidance, act as a sounding board, and build peoples’ confidence and hope.

Requirements

• Candidate who identifies as being in recovery from a substance use disorder and is willing to share details of his or her personal recovery experience.
• Minimum two years of sustained sobriety.
• Knowledge of the needs, concerns and goals of individuals who struggle with addiction.
• Reliable, registered & insured vehicle and approved driving record check.
• Approved criminal background check (CORI).

Nice To Haves

• Completion of the Recovery Coach Academy
• Computer skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Empathy for others
• Demonstrated commitment to supporting those with significant needs
• Flexibility
• Sense of humor
• Ability to work well within a team model and independently
• Reliability
• Able to learn about and observe rules of confidentiality and boundaries
• Spanish speaking candidates

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supports to individuals who identify as having struggles with addiction and substance misuse.
• Establish and support the person’s Recovery Plan by helping to set short-term goals and motivate the person toward recovery.
• Develop a helpful, confidential and supportive relationship with people.
• Provide informal guidance.
• Act as a sounding board.
• Build peoples’ confidence and hope.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Earned vacation time
• Paid holidays
• Supervisory support
• Regular team gatherings
• Ongoing training for professional growth
• Advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed