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Riverside Community Care Recovery Coach in Somerville, Massachusetts
Do you have lived experience with substance use recovery? Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals on their journey to recovery? We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and compassionate Recovery Coach to join our dynamic team at Riverside Outpatient Center at Somerville. As a Recovery Coach, you will be at the heart of our interdisciplinary Outpatient Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) team. You\'ll serve as an advocate, mentor, and personal guide for individuals navigating their recovery journey. Your lived experience will be invaluable as you: Champion the voices and choices of those you support, removing obstacles and connecting them to a thriving recovery community. Collaborate with individuals to develop personalized Wellness Plans that guide your coaching efforts. Act as a crucial liaison, ensuring seamless access to care and holistic treatment options. Mentor individuals, providing encouragement and motivation as they navigate their recovery journey. Key duties include: Individual coaching, co-facilitation of groups with clinicians. Treatment team coordination. Providing the forum for the Recovery Coach to make person-centered recommendations that inform policy and procedure in the program. Support a person?s first day in our Medication Assisted Treatment program alongside nurses, clinicians, and prescribers, will connect with people walking into our urgent/open access, and will make warm referrals to other supports and services. Required Skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills (in the English language) Demonstrated ability to participate effectively in a team of staff Must have a valid driver\'s license, regular access to a reliable vehicle and be willing to provide transportation to persons served in personal vehicle, as needed Required Experience Lived experience of recovery in the context of substance use and mental health At least 1 year of related work experience Must have either a college degree or a high school diploma/GED Completion of an EOHHS supported Recovery Coach training and Certified Peer Specialist training, or commitment to becoming trained within 3 months of hire for RC and within 1 year for CPS Certification as a Recovery Coach required or must commit to obtaining CARC within 1.5 years of initial training or hire, whichever occurs last Schedule: Full Time, 40 hours with the following schedule: Monday, Thursday with our Somerville Connect2Recovery program Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday at our Somerville Outpatient program Salary \$22.27/hourly additional \$1 for CPS additional \$2 for CARC Benefits include: Comprehensive, high-quality health, dental, and vision insurance options Flexible Spending Accounts ? both medical and dependent care Eleven paid holidays Separate accruals for vacation (increases with tenure), personal, and sick time Tax-deferred 403(b) retirement savings plan Employee Assistance Plan / Travel Assistance Plan Employee bonus for referrals resulting in hiring Discounts to movie theaters, sporting, and entertainment events Employee YMCA discount: 10% off a YMCA monthly membership and 50% off the joiner?s fee