Bilingual Recovery Coach

Mental Health Association, Inc.
  • Springfield, Massachusetts
  • $19–$21
  • Quick Apply
30+ days ago

Job Description

Mental Health Association, Inc. is hiring for a Bilingual Recovery Coach.  The Recovery Coach supports individuals in need of substance use services to live independently in the community. They work within the Agency’s team model, establishing open communication, support, and accountability among co-workers in accordance with MHA’s Core Values (Respect, Integrity, and Compassion), policies, practices, program funding and applicable regulatory agency guidelines. The Recovery Coach provides a unique perspective and related skills to the integrated treatment team, including confidence and experience in the recovery process. They communicate this perspective to individuals to better advocate for them in the formulation of individualized action plans and the development of programs and services.

Pay Rate: $19 - $21 per hour.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Valid driver’s license, sufficient automobile insurance, acceptable driving record, and a safe reliable vehicle during working hours.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage time, prioritize tasks, take initiative, follow through, and work cooperatively as a member of a team.
  • Good oral, written, computer, and organizational skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to adapt to the changing needs of the program participants.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, patience, caring, and compassion.
  • Cheerful, outward-going personality.
  • Demonstrates ability to engage and build respectful and collaborative relationships.
  • Must be at least twenty-one years old.
  • Performs well under stress and in the event of a crisis.
  • Familiarity with local community resources.

Requirements/ Qualifications:
  • Lived experience with psychiatric diagnosis, extreme states, substance use, and/or trauma.
  • Prior experience in advocacy or peer support role preferred.
  • High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
  • Must have completed the Recovery Coach Academy (Certified Recovery Coach)

Benefits:
  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision).
  • Retirement Plan (403B, IRA).
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D).
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays).
  • Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity).
  • Long Term Disability.

Numbers & Facts

LocationSpringfield, Massachusetts
Salary$19–$21

Skills

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