Recovery Coach

Recovery Coach II | Southeastern Connecticut - Norwich, CT

Southeastern Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (SCADD) is an award-winning, nationally and locally recognized leader in substance use disorder and behavioral health treatment in Southeastern Connecticut. We are proud recipients of the Top Workplace award, 2023 Non-Profit of the Year and 2023 Executive Director of the Year honors from the Greater Norwich Area Chamber of Commerce, and recognition as a Top Tier organization and a Recovery Friendly Workplace.

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Recovery Coach II to provide one-on-one client engagement, connecting individuals to the resources, skills, and support they need to build a meaningful life in recovery.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits
• Multiple Medical Plans to fit your needs and budget
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with 10% employer match at 1 year
• Vacation and Sick accruals
• 11 paid Holidays
• 40 hours of paid Education/Training annually
• Paid Licensure Reimbursement
• Meaningful work making a lasting difference in the lives of individuals in recovery

What You'll Do:

As a Recovery Coach II, you will walk alongside clients in their recovery journey — providing referral, linkage, and coordination of wrap-around services tailored to individual needs. Working as part of SCADD's multidisciplinary team, you will help clients integrate relapse prevention skills and independent living skills while engaged in treatment, always keeping their hopes, goals, and preferences at the center of every interaction.

Responsibilities include:

• Assist clients with filing complaints and follow up with proposed resolutions as needed, including finding appropriate resources
• Support clients in avoiding behaviors that might lead to a psychiatric crisis
• Assist with avoidance of risky behaviors, substance use, and unnecessary conflict, while helping facilitate effective decision-making and problem-solving
• Assist clients with securing transportation and provide direct transportation when needed
• Provide additional non-clinical hours of weekly programming as needed
• Participate in the orientation of new employees and the transfer of knowledge necessary for the performance of duties

What You'll Need:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; people with lived experience in recovery are strongly encouraged to apply
• Peer Certification obtained through a state-approved certification board required
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record and unrestricted privileges required
• Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, external providers, clients, families, and community partners
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage clients in a person-centered, empathetic, and nonjudgmental manner
• Ability to identify resources and minimize obstacles to long-term recovery
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and respond to changing needs in a timely manner
• Commitment to SCADD's values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and trauma-informed practice

Why SCADD?

Since 1966, SCADD has remained at the forefront of substance use disorder treatment, continuously evolving to meet the needs of individuals, families, and communities across Southeastern Connecticut. We believe in second chances and the power of recovery — and peer support is one of the most powerful forces in making that recovery real and lasting. When you join SCADD, you join a team that shows up every day with hope, connection, and purpose.

If you're a recovery coach who wants their work to matter, we want to hear from you.

Apply today at careers.scadd.org 

SCADD is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. A pre-employment drug screen, conducted by a qualified lab, is required in accordance with Connecticut law.