Recovery Coach, Housing Stabilization Team

3 weeks ago

Dorchester, United States Pine Street Inn Full time

**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.

**JOB DESCRIPTION**:
**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.

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:

- Work Experience: At least one year of experience working in the Addictions/Mental health/Homeless services fields is required.
- Knowledge of Local Resources: Knowledge of local addictions/recovery resources and networks is required.
- 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.

**PREFFERED**:

- 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

**PHYSICAL ABILITIES/SKILLS;**

REQUIRED:

- Demonstrated ability to sit for extended periods, climb stairs, operate a phone, computer, and other office equipment, and lift objects as necessary.
- Ability to travel between program sites as required.
- Readiness to respond to on-call requests and travel as needed.

**MENTAL ABILITIES/SKILLS**:
REQUIRED:

- Proven ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary and cross-functional teams.
- Strong cultural competency and experience working with diverse staff.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to facilitate interaction among all members of the Housing Department
- Able to work effectively in a fast-paced human service environment, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability to ongoing administrative changes.
- Solid understanding of basic clinical and program model concepts
- Experienced in developing, implementing, and evaluating training curriculum for both clinical and non-clinical staff.
- Able to effectively manage multiple priorities simultaneously, make informed decisions, and meet deadlines.

**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO**:
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- Manage a caseload and regularly interact with individuals in person or over the phone to aid in their addiction recovery.
- Assist persons served in wellness planning and identifying goals through a comprehensive wellness plan that focuses on self-identified objectives, such as preventing relapses and building healthy relationships.
- Engage tenants in treatment, ensure access to appropriate levels of care, esta

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