Recovery Coach

Join GAAMHA as a Full-Time Recovery Coach! At GAAMHA, we believe that recovery is a personal journey—and no one should have to walk it alone. As a Recovery Coach, you’ll offer support, mentorship, and encouragement to individuals navigating early recovery or seeking a path to wellness. Grounded in compassion and mutual respect, you’ll meet people where they are and walk beside them as they build lives rooted in purpose, connection, and strength.

Whether you're drawing from personal experience or professional training, your presence can help others find hope, healing, and the resources they need to thrive.

Your Role

Motivator, Guide, and Peer Partner As a Recovery Coach (RC), you’ll be a trusted support for individuals at all stages of recovery. You’ll partner with participants to explore their goals, connect to critical services, and develop wellness plans that reflect their unique strengths and values. This Full-Time position, allows you the opportunity to make a real impact in the lives of others—one conversation, connection, and step at a time.

• What You’ll Achieve Support Recovery Through Connection and Trust Meet participants in person at locations that feel safe and accessible—recovery centers, cafés, public spaces, and more.
• Build authentic, supportive relationships grounded in shared experience and mutual respect.
• Encourage participants to define their own goals and recovery pathway—honoring a “multiple pathways to recovery” philosophy.
• Develop Plans That Reflect Individual Strengths Collaborate with participants to create personalized wellness and recovery plans.
• Help identify and strengthen roles in their lives—like parent, friend, employee, or student—that contribute to self-worth and identity.
• Match participants with the resources and services they need, from housing and employment to mental health and community support.
• Navigate Systems and Reduce Barriers Offer consistent peer support as participants engage with complex systems, including healthcare, behavioral health, and legal services.
• Ensure smooth referrals and follow-ups while empowering participants to take the lead in their recovery journey.
• Provide transportation support when necessary and assist with navigating public resources.
• Maintain Professional Standards and Accountability Complete all participant-related documentation and reports accurately and on time.
• Submit weekly timesheets, time accountability logs, and mileage documentation.