Recovery Coach- Worcester Region
Gavin Foundation, Inc. · Worcester, MA · 4 mo ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
Primary Responsibilities
- Serves as a liaison between the recovery community, the addiction treatment system, the medical treatment system, and the patient’s community, family, and social context to facilitate connections across systems of care
- Works collaboratively with treatment team to implement evidence-based services to patients with SUD
- Addresses barriers to successful recovery and serves as role model and advocate
- Conducts active outreach efforts to encourage attendance and participation in recovery-oriented, self-help, and pro-social groups
- Affords assistance with access to treatment for SUD and co-occurring conditions, creating systems and procedures to rapidly identify treatment needs and determine appropriate level of care
- Affords assistance with data collection for quality assurance and program evaluation
Requirements
- High school diploma or HiSet certificate
- Valid driver's license
- Knowledge of confidentiality standards and HIPAA regulations
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Proficient with office software, databases, and client management systems
- If in recovery from alcohol/other substances must have 2-years of continuous sobriety
- Must be able to pass Massachusetts CORI and Drug Testing requirements
- Comfortable with multiple pathways to recovery from SUD and willing to embrace a patient-centered approach that recognizes an individual’s preferences and autonomy (“recovery by any means necessary”)
Desired Skills
- Comfort in working in social service settings
- Clinical skills in motivational enhancement strategies
- Flexibility to adapt to unforeseen needs or circumstances
- Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
Schedule
Onsite, full-time, Monday-Friday 9am-5pm