Recovery Coach - Peer Recovery Support Center
The Brien Center for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Inc. · North Adams, MA · 1 mo ago
HealthcareInternship
Qualifications and Skills
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Valid Driver's License Required for transport role. Otherwise, not required.
- Certification from an approved Recovery Coach curriculum preferred; must be willing to complete Recovery Coach coursework within three months of hire and pursue certification upon completion of coursework.
- Individual with lived experience and possessing strong personal skills and professional peer support skills to self disclose in a manner that is trauma sensitive for the purpose of promoting recovery and wellness for persons served.
- Open to medication assisted treatment and harm reduction concepts and goals;
- Proficient computer skills.
- Strong listening, oral and presentation (communication) skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse population
- Ability to honor recovery coaching ethics and confidentiality
- Knowledge of community resources and ability to connect with those resources
General Description
To support persons in recovery from substance use and addiction through promoting wellness and creating community networks. Provides recovery coach services and transportation driving services for the members of the Peer Recovery Support Center.
Position
Position is Tuesday - Saturday, 11 AM to 7 PM.