Recovery Coach, Housing Stabilization Team
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Description

Make sure to apply with all the requested information, as laid out in the job overview below.

SCHEDULE: 40hrs-Mon-Fri, 12p-8.30p (flexible)

Pays $50-55K/per year DOE

LOCATION: Office location at 1100 Washington St. Dorchester, MA 02124. However, travel is required to the various locations where tenants live. Most residences and apartments are located within Greater Boston.

SUMMARY OF THE POSITION:

In the capacity of a member of the multidisciplinary Housing Stabilization Team, the Recovery Coach is responsible for providing peer support services to tenants who struggle with alcohol and/or substance use disorders, gambling, and/or other addictive behaviors, as well as co-occurring mental illnesses and/or comorbid/complex medical issues. This support extends to tenants residing in various Pine Street Housing programs, including Scattered Sites, Congregate Housing, Veterans and Safe Haven program.

As a Pine Street Inn Addiction Recovery Coach, the ideal candidate should demonstrate a high level of competency in their own recovery from addiction and utilize their own experiences and coping skills to support tenants in their respective recovery journeys. The primary objective is to partner with tenants towards achieving personal goals, which ultimately results in greater independence and an improved quality of life.

To achieve this objective, the Recovery Coach is responsible for assisting, encouraging, and empowering tenants to take an active role in their recovery, regardless of the stage they are in. The role involves participating in clinical meetings, self-help groups, and developing wellness, recovery, and relapse prevention plans, while connecting tenants with relevant agencies and organizations that support their individual paths towards improved wellness.

As part of the Housing Stabilization Team, the Recovery Coach will provide Harm Reduction, Strengths-Based, and Client-Centered care as the foundation of both support and treatment. Essential to this role is knowledge and expertise in using Stages of Change, Trauma-Informed Care, and Motivational Interviewing. Additionally, the Recovery Coach must be willing to share their own recovery experience, if applicable, and serve as a mentor to others who are currently in the recovery process.

Requirements

EDUCATION/TRAINING:

REQUIRED:

Certified Addictions Recovery Coach preferred, or actively working towards a CARC (Certification Addiction Recovery Coach certification and the ability to obtain certification within 6 months of hire)

High School Diploma or GED

Completed 5-day Recovery Coach Academy

Strong written communication and oral skills

Computer Proficiency

PREFERRED:

Bilingual English and Spanish

Valid MA driver's license and access to a vehicle

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE:

REQUIRED:

Lived Experience: The candidate should have personal experience with recovery from addiction.

Sustained Recovery: If the candidate is in recovery, they must demonstrate the ability to maintain at least 2 years of sustained and uninterrupted recovery at the time of hire.

Work Experience: At least one year of experience working in the Addictions/Mental health/Homeless services fields is required.

Understanding of Alternative Recovery and Harm Reduction Models: The candidate should have a strong understanding of less traditional Recovery and Harm Reduction Models, including but not limited to SMART Recovery, Moderation Management, S.O.S, Life Ring, DRA, etc.

Knowledge of Treatment Options: The candidate should understand Medication Assisted Treatment options and various treatment models.

Knowledge of Local Resources: Knowledge of local addictions/recovery resources and networks is required.

Commitment to Non-Judgmental Support: The candidate should have a strong commitment to the rights of each person served to have helpful, non-judgmental, competent and continuous support of their choosing.

Cultural Competency: The candidate should have a demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations and a desire for cultural competency.

Crisis Prevention and Intervention: Knowledge of effective crisis prevention and intervention techniques and ability to respond appropriately in crisis situations is required.

Teamwork: Experience working as part of a team is required.

PREFERRED:

Preferred 3-5 years of sustained and uninterrupted recovery for candidates in recovery.

Experience working in community-based mental health and/or substance abuse treatment facilities/programs.

In-depth knowledge of local caregiving and advocacy resources for individuals experiencing mental illness, substance abuse and dependence, trauma histories, head injury, medical illness, physical disabilities, relationship violence, and criminal and civil justice system involvement.

Familiarity with Boston area service providers.

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