Southcoast Health System, Inc.
Location
New Bedford, Massachusetts
Salary
$22 - $37 / HOUR
The Recovery Coach provides support to pregnant and postpartum patients in the Moms Do Care program to help them find and maintain pathways to recovery. They facilitate access to medication-assisted treatment and recovery-oriented services while contributing lived experience to the integrated care team.
Candidates must have lived experience related to substance use disorder and recovery, along with a high school diploma or equivalent. A Recovery Coach certification is required or must be obtained within 6 months, and a valid driver's license is mandatory.
The Recovery Coach - Perinatal works within the New Beginnings Program - a grant - and philanthropically funded initiative operating through June 30, 2030 - and reports to the RN Team Leader under the oversight of the Manager of Health Equity, or their designee. The Perinatal Recovery Coach is responsible for providing support to pregnant and postpartum patients enrolled in the Moms Do Care program and eligible patients in the pre-enrollment stage, in finding and maintaining a personalized pathway to recovery from substance use disorders. The Recovery Coach will facilitate patient access to Medication Assisted Treatment options, recovery-oriented substance use disorder treatment, and the recovery community. This individual will serve a unique role on the integrated team by supporting participants through a perspective of lived experience and specialized training; they will contribute this perspective to program development. In order to respond promptly and appropriately to emergency situations, any staff member may be assigned temporary duties which differ from those in the job description or may be assigned temporarily to a different location or schedule.
Equal to completion of four years of high school or equivalent. Must possess and demonstrate highly effective interpersonal, customer service and communication skills. Personal lived experience with a substance use disorder and currently living life in recovery form a substance use disorder. A minimum of 2 years in recovery required for this role. Experience with pregnancy/caregiving preferred The position also requires experience with pregnant and parenting people impacted by SUD as well as knowledge of medication assisted treatment. Require Recovery Coach certification or willingness to complete Recovery Coach training within 6 months. Able to effectively communicate and work as a contributing member of the treatment team, Willingness to work with individuals in any stage of their recovery within a harm reduction framework. Recovery Coach Certification or willingness to complete within 6 months is required. Valid Driver License is required. Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired.
Pay rate will be determined based on level of experience. Pay Range USD $22.06 - USD $37.09 /Hr.