Recovery Coach

LATINO COUNSELING CENTER

Recovery Coach

Springfield, MA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    Dental insurance

    Health insurance

    Tuition assistance

    Vision insurance

    Overview: Latino Counseling Center, a growing family of bi-lingual caregivers, has been serving the English and Spanish-speaking communities since 2018. We are dedicated to helping individuals, families, and couples cope with personal struggles and mental health issues. We are excited to present our services to the community and continue fostering a safe, confidential, and professional environment.

    Position Overview:

    The Recovery Coach engages with patients in the Addiction Treatment Program and encourages them to maintain sobriety, participate in recovery-oriented activities and develop a network of sober supports. They participate in group treatment activities and models effective group participation and recovery-oriented perspective for patients with substance use disorders. They help patients identify and access needed resources and recovery supports.

    Responsibilities:

    Meets with co-facilitators of group therapy to plan presentation of material.

    Attends group therapy sessions and model appropriate group participation.

    Assists with co-facilitating selected aspects of group therapy sessions.

    Provides support and encouragement to group therapy participants.

    Engages one-on-one with patients to provide additional support between program sessions.

    Provides information and referrals regarding recovery resources in the community.

    Maintains patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations.

    Qualifications:

    Candidate who identifies as being in recovery from a substance use disorder and is willing to share details of his or her personal recovery experience.

    Minimum two years of sustained sobriety.

    Completed Training as Recovery Coach, including ethics training.

    Certified Recovery Support Worker, or willing to obtain certification within six months of hire.

    Enthusiastic about providing support and recovery to patients in early recovery from opiate use disorders.

    Thorough understanding of stressors that can impact parents in recovery from opiate use disorders

    Able to maintain patient confidentiality

    Must have an active driver’s license.

    Latino Counseling Center conducts criminal background checks and drug testing as part of our interview process.

    Bilingual Spanish is preferred.

    Job Type: Full-time

    Pay: $37,000-$40,000

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    Dental insurance

    Flexible schedule

    Health insurance

    Life insurance

    Mileage reimbursement

    Paid time off

    Referral program

    Retirement plan

    Tuition reimbursement

    Vision insurance

    Flexible work from home options available.