Recovery Coach - Alyssa's Place
GAAMHA · Gardner, MA · 1 wk ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
Recovery Coach – Alyssa’s Place Peer Recovery Support Center Job Summary The Recovery Coach (RC) provides individualized peer support to members of Alyssa’s Place Peer Recovery Support Center (PRSC) who are seeking additional assistance throughout their recovery journey. Through collaborative wellness planning, resource coordination, and peer mentorship, the RC helps members identify their needs, overcome barriers to sustaining recovery, and build meaningful connections within their communities. The RC embraces a multiple-pathways approach to recovery and fosters supportive partnerships grounded in mutual respect, shared experience, and the philosophy of “being with, not fixing.” This is a full-time position requiring schedule flexibility to meet the needs of the member community. Responsibilities And Duties Recovery Coaching & Member Support Connect with members seeking additional support to identify individual needs, explore barriers to recovery, and develop personalized wellness plansProvide peer support and mentorship through recovery partnerships grounded in mutuality, respect, and the principle of “being with, not fixing.”Support members in developing natural support systems and strengthening their participation in community lifeHelp members build and maintain meaningful personal and community roles, including relationships, employment, education, and other activities that contribute to a stronger sense of identityConnect members with appropriate community resources and services based on their individual needs and recovery goalsEmbrace and support a multiple-pathways philosophy of recovery Documentation, Confidentiality & Compliance Complete all member-related documentation, recordkeeping, and required reports accurately and in a timely mannerProtect confidential member information and comply with applicable laws, regulations, and agency policies governing the disclosure of identifying information Center Operations & Member Experience Assist with general center responsibilities to maintain a clean, organized, welcoming, and safe environmentComplete routine tasks such as making coffee, preparing snacks, and loading or unloading the dishwasherOpen and close the center on assigned days and times as directed by the Program DirectorEnsure the center premises remain safe and secure during assigned shifts Programming & Community Engagement Lead or facilitate groups and other center activities as directed by the Program Director or Assistant Program DirectorRepresent Alyssa’s Place PRSC within the community in a manner that reflects the values, mission, and professional standards of GAAMHABuild positive relationships with members, community partners, and other individuals and organizations supporting recovery Training & Professional Development Attend all required meetings, training sessions, and individual supervision meetings with the Program DirectorMaintain the professional standards and responsibilities associated with the Recovery Coach role Additional Responsibilities Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Director Qualifications High school diploma or GED requiredCertified Addictions Recovery Coach (CARC) certification required, or must be in the process of obtaining certificationRecovery Coaches who are in recovery must have at least two years of sustained recovery and demonstrate the ability to maintain their personal recovery while performing the responsibilities of the roleAbility to provide effective, respectful, and recovery-oriented peer supportWillingness to embrace a multiple-pathways approach to recoveryValid driver’s license requiredReliable personal transportation requiredAbility to maintain accurate documentation and protect confidential member informationFlexibility to meet the scheduling and support needs of the member community Supervision Supervision Given: NoneSupervision Received: Reports to and is supervised by the Program Director Schedule Full-Time: Schedule flexibility required to meet the needs of the members at Alyssa’s Place PRSC. Powered by JazzHR nQlQPClI7E