Recovery Support Services Associate

Community-Minded Enterprises • Spokane, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Community-Minded Enterprises (CME) is seeking a Recovery Support Services Associate to join their mission of removing barriers and creating pathways to healing through Recovery Support Services. This role involves offering compassionate coaching, advocacy, and access to essential resources for individuals working toward recovery from substance use. The Associate will work directly with individuals impacted by opioid use disorder, assisting them in creating personalized recovery care plans, navigating services, and achieving their goals. The work aims to strengthen the community and provide hope to those in need.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree in Addiction Studies or 4+ years of experience in substance use disorders and/or mental health
• Valid Washington State Driver’s License and reliable transportation with insurance
• Clear communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
• Compassionate, client-focused, and team-oriented
• Knowledge of documentation processes and recovery support
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Ability to conduct online research and work with proprietary databases
• Understanding and respect for the recovery process, particularly in substance use disorder treatment

Nice To Haves

• Strong knowledge of Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
• Familiarity with grant implementation, Medicaid transformation, and bi-directional integration
• Prior outreach or community engagement experience
• CCAR Recovery Coach Certificate and/or Washington State Certified Peer Counselor preferred (or willing to obtain within 90 days)

Responsibilities

• Coordinate personalized recovery care plans
• Provide one-on-one coaching and crisis support
• Connect individuals with essential services
• Lead recovery groups and conduct outreach
• Track progress and support long-term wellness
• Assist in coordinating program activities with the RSS team
• Conduct client intakes and develop individualized recovery care plans
• Collect and manage client data (GPRA and agency-required)
• Facilitate or co-lead classes such as School for Recovery and Recovery Circles
• Promote the program through outreach and collaboration with referral sources
• Help clients navigate healthcare services, including dental appointments
• Ensure compliance with all privacy regulations and confidentiality policies
• Prepare monthly reports and support internal operations
• Actively engage in team meetings, community events, and required trainings

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• retirement plans
• paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree