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Recovery Coach @ CEN

Chicopee, Massachusetts, USOnsiteFull-time
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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:

• Provide 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 and/or within the conjoined Crisis Stabilization Programs

REQUIRMENTS:

• 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

SUCCESS FACTORS:

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.

AT Center for human development (CHD) Care Finds a way:

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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If this sounds like the right job for you, do not wait - apply today to join our team. We look forward to hearing from you!

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