Brockton Area Multi Services Inc. | 288 Bedford St. Whitman, MA 02382

Job details

Pay

· $25,000 - $30,000 a year

Job type

· Part-time 20 – 25 hrs/ week

Shift and schedule

· Monday to Friday – Flexible Hours

Benefits

· Flexible schedule

· Generous Paid time off

· Professional development assistance

Full job description

Our Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) located in Whitman is looking for a Peer Recovery Coach to serve as a role model, advocate, navigator, and motivator to individuals in or seeking recovery to promote recovery planning and goal realizations which may include reductions in harm from substance use and sustaining long-term recovery. The Recovery Coach should be grounded in peer-assisted recovery providing a non-clinical, strength-based peer-to-peer support service to persons served. The Recovery Coach will collaborate with other CCBHC team members, including our substance use clinician, psychiatric nurse practitioner, and case manager.

Why work as a Peer Recovery Coach at BAMSI:

· Generous paid time off package to make sure our employees have a work-life balance

· Free training opportunities

Key Responsibilities:

· Demonstrate an ability to facilitate recovery planning that follows diverse recovery pathways (including medication and moderation), consciously share personal recovery experiences as appropriate, develop authentic peer-to-peer relationships, and understand and respect for each individual’s unique path to recovery

· Assist and support individuals in recovery in identifying, accomplishing, and celebrating their recovery goals

· Lead group sessions with compassion and professionalism

· Execute duties to reflect reasonable safety standards. Universal/standard precautions must be utilized and training obtained in areas that constitute risk

· Coordinating aftercare plans to support long-term recovery

Qualifications:

Required Education, Skills, and Qualifications:

· Lived experience with 2 years minimum in recovery

· A High School diploma or equivalent

· Must be a Certified Addiction Recovery Coach OR complete certification within 6 months of hire (compensation may be provided)

· Must demonstrate sensitivity to cultural diversity, excellent communication, time-management, organizational and interpersonal skills.

Travel: Up to 30 percent

BAMSI is a nonprofit organization founded in Brockton, Massachusetts with a vision of driving change and creating equal opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities and mental and behavioral health challenges. Each year, our organization impacts the lives of more than 50,000 individuals. BAMSI’s mission is to meet each person where they are so they can learn, grow, and thrive.

BAMSI’s commitment to racial and social justice includes ongoing staff education, regular community wide discussions, and active committee work to elevate the voices of BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ individuals.