Recovery Coach- Springfield
Behavioral Health Network, Inc.

Description

If you are passionate about making a difference in people's lives and want a place to grow your career, come join the team here at BHN where you belong!

Join our team of competent and compassionate professionals as a Recovery Coach in the Substance Use Disorder (SUD)program at Behavioral Health Network!

Your experience, knowledge and great skills as a Recovery Coach will support the SUD program with the following:

• Helping adults with problems with substance use with finding their own unique pathways to recovery.
• Working with recoverees in surrounding communities through using their lived experience and Recovery Coach training.
• Mentoring and empowering their peers to be in the 'driver seat' of their lives.
• Completing Recovery Coach trainings and supervision with BHN to become certified in Recovery Coaching.
• These positions do require a clean MVR, reliable transportation to assist clients with appointments, and valid insurance/registration.
• Due to the growth and development of different communities within Springfield and surrounding cities and towns, there are openings for Recovery Coaches.
• A variety of schedules and shifts are available.
• This position will remain open until all 5 positions are filled. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply to aid with female clients in the program.

What are we looking for in a Recovery Coach?

• Bilingual in Spanish, American Sign Language, Russian and English (strongly preferred/required for 2 openings).
• Prior completion of the Recovery Coach Academy (strongly preferred).
• 2 years of experience working with individuals in recovery from substance use disorders (strongly preferred).
• Familiarity with substance use recovery support services.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent (required).
• Enrollment in or completion of a CADAC program (preferred).
• Professional demeanor in communicating with recoverees and care team members.
• Valid driver's license and reliable car for work purposes (required).

How do I apply to be a Recovery Coach?

If you are interested in this opportunity, please visit our website at www.bhnworks.org and click on "Browse All Jobs" to apply!

BHN maintains its commitment to social justice and diversity and strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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