Recovery Support Coach

Recovery Support Coach

Salary

$21.03 Hourly

Location

1500 West Raab Road, Normal, IL

Job Type

Temporary Part-time

Unit

Academic Affairs

Division/Department

Health Sciences

Opening Date

07/20/2026

• Description
• Benefits

Description

We seek a part-time Recovery Support Coach to provide support to students enrolled in the Colleges Recovery Support Specialist (RSS) Program. The Recovery Support Coach utilizes lived experience, professional training, and Certified Recovery Support Services (CRSS) competencies to support students in the RSS program achieve and sustain self-directed recovery.

General responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide individual and/or small group and peer support to students in the RSS program
• Assist students in the RSS program in identifying goals, building a recovery plan, and tracking progress
• Model hope, resilience, and a recovery-oriented mindset in all interactions with RSS students
• Support students in navigating systems, accessing resources, and advocating for their needs
• Connect students to both internal and external resources related to housing, employment, educational support, wellness, and other community services as needed
• Maintain accurate, strength-based documentation that reflects the RSS students' voice and goals
• Participate in RSS team meetings, advisory board meetings, and new student orientation, upholding the unique peer role
• Engage in ongoing professional development to maintain CRSS competencies

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Credentialed as a Certified Recovery Support Specialist
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrated leadership and organizational abilities
• Availability to work occasional evenings and weekends

Desired Qualifications

• Associate degree
• Work experience in a success or academic coaching program
• Experience working with first-generation and other traditionally underrepresented student populations

For additional information, please contact Kelly Pyle, Dean of Health Sciences at kelly.pyle@heartland.edu.

Review of applications will be ongoing.

THIS POSITION IS BASED IN CENTRAL ILLINOIS AND ABILITY TO BE PRESENT ON-CAMPUS/IN-PERSON IS REQUIRED.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Heartland Community College is an equal opportunity institution.

HCC values equity, diversity and inclusion. We create a collegial and welcoming culture by taking collective responsibility in the creation, protection, and enhancement of an equitable, diverse, and inclusive campus community.

Paid Leave: Under the Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act

Tax-sheltered Annuity Plan: 403(b) plan permitting voluntary salary reductions within IRS rules

Employee Identification Card: Access to HCC Fitness and Recreation Center, HCC Library, and Bloomington- Normal Public Transit System (Connect Transit)

Benefits listed are subject to change. Specific benefits are dependent upon employment classification, duration of employment, number of hours worked, etc.

Employer Heartland Community College

Address 1500 W. Raab Road

Normal, Illinois, 61761

Phone (309) 268-8130

Website http://www.heartland.edu