Recovery Coach

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Location:

Middletown, CT. Salary: $60,000.00 - $74,000.00.

The Recovery Coach is responsible for working collaboratively with staff to bridge the chasm between professional treatment in MAAS's clinical setting and sustainable recovery within each client's natural environment. The coach acts as a role model and strategically uses their own story to enhance the recovery resolve of others. They develop and facilitate the implementation and ongoing development of individual and group recovery support services, support individuals in exploring, identifying, and connecting with community and natural resources and supports while transitioning to productive community members.

The role includes basic office duties and requires outreach and transportation as assigned.

• Certificate of completion from an accredited Recovery Coach program.
• Lived experience of mental health/psychiatric symptoms and/or recovery from substance use disorder.
• Familiarity with area recovery community, services and resources.
• Experience with group education and/or facilitation.
• Understanding of and ability to maintain appropriate boundaries.
• Bilingual (English-Spanish) preferred.
• Evidence of knowledge of the dynamics of chemical dependency rehabilitation, the challenges associated with MAT services, best practices for the chemically dependent, community resources, and appreciation of recovery coaching and self‑help groups.
• Willingness to develop continuing skills toward multicultural competency within a behavioral health setting.
• Good emotional stability, maturity, warmth and openness.
• General office and basic computer experience.
• Driver's license and motor vehicle required.

Entry level

Full-time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care