Recovery Coach- A New Way Recovery Support Center at Bay State Community Services Inc

Quincy, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Sep, 26

Salary

22.28

Posted On

16 Jun, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Peer Support, Mentoring, Advocacy, Case Management, Relationship Building, Goal Setting, Group Facilitation, Confidentiality, Organizational Skills, Multitasking, Ms Word, Ms Excel, Ms Outlook

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Description Bay State Community Services is seeking a compassionate and motivated Recovery Coach to provide peer-based support to individuals in recovery from substance use disorders. The Recovery Coach serves as a mentor, advocate, and resource, helping participants identify and achieve their recovery goals while connecting them to community-based services and supports. This position is ideal for individuals who have personal lived experience with recovery and are passionate about helping others navigate their own recovery journey. What You Will Be Doing to Make A Difference... Build supportive, strengths-based relationships with individuals seeking recovery support. Assist participants in identifying personal recovery goals and developing action plans. Provide encouragement, mentoring, and advocacy throughout the recovery process. Connect individuals with community resources, treatment providers, housing, employment, education, and other supports. Facilitate recovery-focused groups and activities as appropriate. Maintaining strict confidentiality is a necessity in this position Other duties assigned as necessary to maintain the program operations of the Center Qualifications Lived experience with sustained recovery is required Strong people focus and orientation will add value to the agency and programs that the Recovery Support Center serves Must attend the DPH-BSAS 5-day Recovery Coach Academy Develops trusting relationships Respects and advocates for all paths to recovery Excellent organizational skills (oral and written) and the ability to excel at details, multitasking and working under pressure Knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Outlook Ability to multi-task and re-prioritize is a position requirement Possess the ability to work in a face paced environment Acceptable CORI and SORI background record check as required by program Bay State Community Services (BSCS) recognizes the hard work and dedication of our staff and has developed a comprehensive benefit package to support you and your family. Benefits Begin On Your First Day of Employment Important Health and Wellness Benefits Blue Cross and Blue Shield Health and Dental Insurance Eye-Med Vision Benefits Employer Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance Medical Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account Employee Assistance Program Generous Paid Time Off 35 Days Paid Time Off (15 Vacation Days, 12 Holidays including Juneteenth and 8 Sick Days) Additional Benefits Retirement Plan 403(b) (employer match after the first year of employment) Opportunities for Reduced Tuition for Clinical Master's Degree Opportunities for Student Loan Forgiveness Mileage reimbursement Tuition Assistance Pet Insurance Extensive Training Program Agency Wide Trainings (includes CEU's for obtaining/retaining license - LMHC, LMFT, LADC, CARC, LCSW and LICSW) Supervision for Licensure and Specializations Immediate Access to Comprehensive Online Self-Paced CEU Trainings Opportunities for Certification in Evidence Based Practices Requirements Bay State Community Services is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment free from bias, discrimination, or harassment of any kind, and mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and teammates without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Responsibilities

Provide peer-based support, mentoring, and advocacy to individuals recovering from substance use disorders. Assist participants in developing recovery goals and connecting them with community resources such as housing, employment, and treatment.