Job Description
Your experience, knowledge and great skills will support the Peer Support Services program with the following: - Helping adults with problems with substance use with finding their own unique pathways to recovery.
- Working with recoverees in Hampden County communities through using their lived experience and Recovery Coach training.
- Mentoring and empowering their peers to be in the 'driver seat' of their lives.
- Completing Recovery Coach trainings and supervision with BHN to become certified in Recovery Coaching.
Who are we? In the Peer Support Services program, Recovery Coaches connect weekly with recoverees via phone, zoom, or in-person in their home communities. They give hope and help with access to basic needs like safe housing, food, benefits, transportation, healthcare. Coaches help link individuals to substance use and mental health treatment and to preferred recovery communities and resources. They serve as guides and peer mentors in the day-to day journey of personal and family recovery.
Reasons to work with BHN: - Work with an agency who does amazing things for others
- You will be able to change a person's life
- You will expand your experience in various areas of mental & behavioral health
- You will have the opportunity to grow within the agency
- You will not be bored with our fast-paced environment
- You will have excellent benefits package & time off benefits available
What are we looking for in a Recovery Coach? - Bilingual in Spanish and English (strongly preferred/required for 2 openings).
- Prior completion of the Recovery Coach Academy (strongly preferred).
- 2 years of experience working with individuals in recovery from substance use disorders (strongly preferred).
- Familiarity with substance use recovery support services.
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent (required).
- Enrollment in or completion of a CADAC program (preferred).
- Professional demeanor in communicating with recoverees and care team members.
- Valid driver's license and reliable car for work purposes (required).
How do I apply to be a Recovery Coach? If you are interested in this opportunity, please visit our website at and click on "Browse All Jobs" to apply!
BHN maintains its commitment to social justice and diversity and strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Available Schedules: Full Time: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm
Pay Range: $21.50/hr-$25.27/hr, depending on training, credentials, experience, & bilingualism in Spanish & English
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Job Tags
Full time, Monday to Friday,