Recovery Coach

Job Summary: 

 The Room to Grow peer recovery support center (RTG) is a vibrant member-driven community comprised of adults experiencing or vulnerable to homelessness who are engaged in recovery from substance addiction. The Recovery Coach is an essential non-clinical peer support person for RTG members, many of whom have complex needs related to homelessness, past incarceration, and mental and physical health concerns. Championing multiple pathways of recovery, the Recovery Coach engages and supports members individually, in groups, and in the Center community to help members reach their recovery goals 

Essential duties / responsibilities:  

• Provide peer recovery coaching, offering tools, resources, and support for long-term recovery. 
• Build trust and maintain professional boundaries as a role model and ally. 
• Engage hard-to-reach members and foster connections. 
• Collaborate with staff to provide emotional and practical support. 
• Use motivational interviewing to help members meet their recovery goals. 
• Assist members in creating recovery plans and overcoming obstacles. 
• Connect members to recovery resources and accompany them to appointments when possible. 
• Facilitate recovery support groups. 
• Document work with members and complete necessary reports. 
• Participate in Center activities and support community recovery. 
• Respond to urgent situations, including de-escalating behavior and using naloxone in emergencies. 
• Attend weekly supervision, meetings, and professional development. 
• Adhere to the agency's code of conduct. 
• Perform other assigned duties 

Requirements

Required Skills & Abilities: 

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced community environment with complex needs. 
• Support people in recovery with empathy, understanding relapse as part of the process. 
• Acceptance of multiple recovery pathways and non-judgmental approach. 
• Comfortable engaging with diverse people across various races, ethnicities, identities, and values. 
• Proficient in motivational interviewing techniques. 
• Skilled in de-escalating behaviors and managing challenging situations. 
• Knowledge of overdose prevention and naloxone (Narcan) use. 
• Strong understanding and practice of professional boundaries. 
• Flexible and adaptable in changing or unpredictable situations. 
• Self-directed with ability to work independently and collaborate as a team. 
• Effective communication skills (both interpersonal and written). 
• Commitment to a person-centered, recovery-oriented, trauma-informed approach. 
• Proficient in using standard computer applications, including Outlook, Word, databases, and online tools. 

Education & Experiences: 

• High school diploma or equivalent required. 
• Certified Addiction Recovery Coach (CARC) preferred; must complete all CARC training requirements and obtain certification within 6 months of hire 
• Lived experience with substance recovery required (1-2 years sobriety and active engagement in recovery practices). 
• Minimum 1 year of experience working with individuals in recovery from addiction, mental health disorders, or homelessness. 
• Knowledge of Boston-area substance use treatment and support providers preferred. 
• Lived experience with homelessness preferred. 
• Proficient in English. 
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.