Program/ Location: Community Based Recovery Support program (CBRS)/
Plymouth Education: High School diploma preferred or lived experience
with substance use disorder & recovery Pay Range: \$21 - \$25 per hour
(Experience & education dependent) Status: Full time Shift: Monday
through Friday 8am-4:30pm High Point provides a range of community-based
services including Community Based Recovery Support (CBRS). CBRS was
created to provide additional support to people as they work on their
recovery within their communities. Often, clients who have been in an
addiction treatment or Section 35 facility and are transitioning back
into their communities\' benefit from extra support. High Point &
Affiliated Organizations is a health and human service agency whose
mission is to treat and prevent substance use disorders and mental
illness. High Point has programs located throughout Southeastern
Massachusetts offering a full continuum of care for substance use and
mental health treatment, including inpatient, outpatient, residential,
and community-based services. Programs and services also assist
survivors of abuse, violence, and families experiencing homelessness.
High Point believes that everyone has inherent goodness, worth, and
dignity. Our goal is to help individuals and families achieve personal
change and improve their quality of life. Recovery Coach Requirements
Must present as courteous and professional at all times. Demonstrated
flexibility and ability to perform multiple tasks. Must have excellent
verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to
organize ideas in logical and clear fashion. Proficient and knowledge of
basic computer skills and software programs including the ability to
learn, use and train HPAO`s electronic medical records. Must have the
ability to work with others in cooperative and collaborative manner. An
understanding of the relationship between substance use and mental
health issues and/or self-help programs. An understanding of boundaries
and ethics. Comply with Federal Regulations, 42 CFR Part 2, Substance
Use Disorder Confidentiality Regulations and HIPAA Regulations.
Certification in the HPAO approved de-escalation program. Ability to
work collaboratively with alcohol/drug dependent clients from diverse
legal, social, economic, ethnic, cultural and racial backgrounds as well
as family members, insurance providers and outside providers. Possess
the ability to maintain healthy boundaries. Knowledge of appropriate
confidentiality policies and procedures. Ability to work independently
without direct supervision while adhering to the program?s philosophical
team approach. Established contacts and recovery partnerships in the
community. Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse population.
Knowledge of the addiction treatment services system and recovery
support services. Capacity to respond to tasks in a timely manner
Recovery Coach Qualifications High school diploma and lived experience
of substance use and recovery. Valid driver?s license, clean driving
record and ownership of a car. Preferred successfully participated in
trainings and/or coursework that is designed to prepare individuals to
serve as RCs.