Recovery Coach (Specialty Courts)

Chestnut Health Systems•Granite City, IL

2d•$17 - $18•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Recovery Coach (Specialty Courts) to support individuals involved in specialty court programs by leveraging lived experience and knowledge of recovery resources. This role focuses on engaging clients early, building trust, and supporting self-directed recovery through connection to community resources and natural supports. This position is full-time and requires travel throughout Madison and St. Clair Counties. The ideal candidate is passionate about recovery, relationship-building, and empowering individuals to achieve long-term success. Chestnut Health Systems™ is a leading provider of integrated health care services. Since 1973, Chestnut has grown to more than 800 committed, compassionate employees providing substance use, mental health, and primary care treatment to patients in Illinois and Missouri. We provide fully integrated care for all our patients by combining behavioral health care services with our community-based primary care health centers. Chestnut also conducts research and training throughout the U.S.A.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age
High school diploma or equivalent required
Demonstrated experience or skills in human services or working with adults
Ability to work within an organizational structure and accept supervision
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with clients, providers, and community partners
Valid driver’s license, private automobile insurance, and insurability required
Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and electronic medical record (EMR) systems

Nice To Haves

Experience in recovery and/or active engagement in a recovery network strongly preferred
Experience in mental health, substance use, criminal justice, CIT, or social services preferred

Responsibilities

Engage clients prior to treatment to build rapport and encourage participation in services
Support individuals in identifying strengths, barriers, and recovery goals
Assist clients in developing natural supports and participating in sobriety-based activities
Provide ongoing encouragement, coaching, and support throughout the recovery process
Connect clients to recovery communities, peer supports, and ancillary services
Coordinate care with treatment teams, specialty court staff, and community providers
Promote recovery-oriented principles including trauma-informed care, hope, respect, empowerment, wellness, and connectedness
Document services and client interactions in accordance with program requirements
Travel throughout Madison and St. Clair Counties to meet with clients and community partners