Recovery Coach
About this role
The Center for Human Development (CHD) is seeking a Recovery Coach 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
REQUIRMENTS:
- 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
SUCCESS FACTORS:
The ideal Recovery Coach will have the ability to engage and build respectful and collaborative relationships with peers, providers, and external agencies.
Schedule: Full time, 10am-6pm with flexibility
Take advantage of a competitive compensation of $20.00/hr. As well as a phenomenal benefit package that includes, Dental, Health and Life insurance. Paid time off, earned vacation time and paid holidays just to name a few.
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.
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Company at a glance
The Center for Human Development, Inc. (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.
With over 70 programs and services, CHD is Western Massachusetts’ largest and most successful social service organization, delivering a broad array of critical services with proven effectiveness, integrity and compassion. CHD has been helping people build strong, productive relationships since 1972. Each year, our community based social service and behavioral health programs reach over 18,000 people in Western Massachusetts and Connecticut. We currently employ more than 1,400 professionals across all of our locations. Working in local communities, and partnering with local agencies, we provide focused, personalized services that promote real and lasting change.
CHD is driven by a focus on excellence and a spirit of innovation. As a non-profit organization, our only motivation is helping people create successful lives. All of our relationships are rooted in respect – for our clients, for the communities we are honored to serve, for our colleagues, and for all the lives we touch.
Top Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Earned vacation time
- Paid holidays
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