Job Start Date:9/30/2019Type of Position:Part-time
Number of Openings:1
Job Location & Contact:
601 River Street
Fitchburg,
MA01420978-345-7040
Job Description:
MOC is seeking a Peer Recovery Coach for our new program, FIRST Steps Together. This program will provide parenting and peer recovery education and support to pregnant, postpartum and parenting women and their families who are experiencing Opiate Use Disorder. The Peer Recovery Coach will enhance services and access to treatment and recovery by drawing on their personal knowledge and experience. Peer Recovery Coach will use evidence-based interventions to address attachment, parenting, and child development. He/she will provide assessments, outreach, advocacy, referral and coordination of services for parents, their dependent children, and family members. Using a Plan of Safe Care, the Peer Recovery Coach will collaborate with treating providers, family members, community partners and state agencies to help organize and facilitate access to services.
Experience Required:
High School diploma or GED. Lived experience with evidence of successful, sustained recovery and considerable knowledge of the addiction treatment services system and support services. Experience with providing supports for individuals and/or families affected by opioid use. Ability to share one’s own personal experiences and recovery story with the purpose and intent to build trust and collaboration with persons. Recovery Coach Academy Certificate or ability to obtain Certified Recovery Coach Academy status within 2 months of hire date. Experience with group planning and facilitation. MA driver’s license and dependable vehicle. Acceptable CORI. Bilingual a plus.
How to Apply:
https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/171139/Montachusett-Opportunity-Council-Inc/Peer-Recovery-Coach
Application Deadline:
Jan 01, 1900