Peer Recovery Coach

Peer Recovery Coach at Lynn Community Health Center

Pay range: $18.22/hr - $25.00/hr

PEER RECOVERY COACH – Mom's Do Care

Are you interested in providing support in finding and maintaining a personalized pathway to recovery from substance use for our patients?

• Are you interested in being a part of a true pillar of the Lynn Community?
• Do you want to work where your professional growth and development are a priority?
• Can you assist in providing self‑help recovery services and other peer wellness services?
• Are you interested in benefits effective on the first day of employment?

In This Role You Will:

• Provide peer supports and peer activities, including Recovery Coaching, Recovery Plans and Telephone Support
• Collaborate with patients to create family care plans and wellness plans in preparation for delivery
• Complete all tracking, intakes, and reporting requirements as required by the funding source
• Maintain appropriate professional standards and provides appropriate follow‑up for patients.
• Promote patients' engagement in therapy with clinicians, engagement with psychiatric appointments, involvement and engagement with wellness services, and engagement with primary care.
• Develop relationships with community groups/agencies in partnership with others in the agency.
• Provides self‑help recovery services and other peer wellness services
• Demonstrates ways to become empowered and self‑responsible
• Provide support to pregnant and parenting women in the office setting, at home, and in community settings
• Work with hospital and community partners to identify pregnant and parenting women in need of SUD treatment.
• Demonstrate the ability to work with patients with diverse backgrounds.
• Respect each patient by keeping their information strictly confidential.
• Maintain accurate and complete client charts and client recovery plans in accordance with LCHC policy and state and federal confidentiality laws.
• Attend program staff meetings and conferences/workshops as appropriate.
• Participate in data collection and reporting as directed
• May assist staff in promoting recovery through special projects and duties as assigned.
• Systematically reviews the caseload with the supervisor

Customer Service:

• Demonstrate an understanding of customer service principles by successfully completing on-line Customer Service training.
• Utilize the principles of customer service when interacting with patients/clients, team members, and staff from other departments.
• Appropriately handle or seek support when customer service breakdowns occur.

Cultural Competence:

• Demonstrate knowledge of culture by successfully completing the on-line training on Cultural Competence.
• Utilize an appreciation of and respect for diversity when interacting with patients/clients, team members, and staff from other departments.
• Respond appropriately or seek support when confronted with cultural biases or conflicts.

Supervision Received: This position is supervised by the Recovery Coach Manager.

Supervision Exercised: None.

The Successful Applicant Will

Offer:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Massachusetts peer specialist certification.
• Knowledge of recovery‑based concepts.
• Lived experience with OUD, either with immediate family or self.
• Good communication skills, good organizational skills, personal resilience.
• Limited travel to trainings and conferences may be required.
• History of good attendance and positive work attitude.
• Maintain solid foundation in personal recover.

Please apply now and grow with LCHC.

Thank you!