Recovery Coach

Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens

Location: New York City, NY, USA

Category: Healthcare

Salary: 35,000 - 45,000 USD / yearly

Full-time

Job Description

Join our team at Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens as a Recovery Coach. You will have a significant impact on the lives of individuals struggling with mental illness and substance use disorders.

Responsibilities

Serve as a recovery agent by providing and advocating for effective recovery-based services
Work with individuals engaging in substance misuse to articulate personal recovery goals through one-to-one and group sessions
Use lived experience with substance use to provide structured non-clinical support services
Identify behaviors that may indicate difficulty adapting to treatment and report concerns
Teach individuals how to combat negative self-talk and overcome fears
Raise awareness of social and support services for recovery
Assist clients with securing necessary resources for independence and self-reliance
Escort clients to medical or entitlement programs
Encourage clients to participate fully in program activities to achieve recovery goals

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED
Provisional New York State Peer Specialist Certification required
Current or former client of a substance use program
History of substance use and at least one year of recovery
Ability to read and write
Knowledge of computer programs
Good communication skills
Ability to work with people with behavioral disabilities
Bilingual Spanish speaking preferred

Perks & Benefits

Generous time off
Medical, dental, vision insurance
Retirement savings with match
Life insurance
Training series and additional voluntary benefits

Why Join Us?

Join our team for competitive salaries, professional development, high-quality supervision, and opportunities for advancement.