Recovery Coach
Listed on 2026-09-12
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Healthcare
Community Health, Substance Abuse Counselor, Mental Health -
Social Work
Community Health, Substance Abuse Counselor, Mental Health
Recovery Coach Job Category:
Direct Service
Requisition Number:
RECOV
006408 Full-Time On-site Chicopee, MA 01020, USA Job Details
Description The Center for Human Development (CHD) is seeking a Recovery Coach to join our team for Crisis, Crisis-Stabilization, and Outpatient Programs in our new Community Behavioral Health Clinic! The Recovery Coach works with individuals enrolled in Community Behavioral Health Center (CMHC) Programs who self-identify as needing support around substance use.
Your responsibilities as a Recovery Coach:- role-modeling to adults with substance use disorders within the CBHC's Mobile Crisis Intervention and Crisis Stabilization Programs
- Work with one individual at a time to establish and support the client's Recovery Plan by helping to set short term goals and motivate the person toward recovery
- Develop a helpful, confidential and supportive relationship with clients and provide informal guidance, act as a sounding board, and build client's confidence and hope
- Assist in arranging services to which the individual is being referred to after the Crisis intervention
- Work with the member and family to support them during the transition
- Lived experience with a psychiatric diagnosis and/or substance use
- Completion of the Recovery Coach Academy or Certified Peer Specialist, preferred. Completion of programming within 12 months of employment possible
- Experience in advocacy or peer support preferred
- High school diploma or GED required, college degree preferred
- Ability to pass Red Cross, CPR, and First AID Certification
- Valid Driver's License and reliable vehicle for work purposes
- Basic computer word processing skills
The ideal Recovery Coach will have the ability to engage and build respectful and collaborative relationships with peers, providers, and external agencies.
Schedule:
Full time, 10am-6pm with flexibility. Take advantage of a competitive compensation of $20.00/hr as well as a phenomenal benefit package that includes Dental, Health and Life insurance. Paid time off, earned vacation time and paid holidays just to name a few.
The Center for Human Development (CHD) provides a broad range of high quality, community-oriented human services dedicated to promoting, enhancing, and protecting the dignity and welfare of people in need. At CHD we are celebrating differences, inclusion is not just a policy- it is a daily practice. Multicultural, multilingual, and fluent in sign language, CHD is a reflection of those we serve.
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