A Social or Human Services Assistant assists with identifying and arranging community services for clients. Works with social workers and other human services professionals. Helps with rehabilitation for people with disabilities or those in recovery, or coordinates home care services for the elderly; may also coordinate housing or job training assistance for immigrants, veterans, former inmates or families in crisis.
Taunton Peer Recovery Support Center Program Type:
Peer Recovery Support Center Salary Range:
$21.65/hour Description of Position CCBC is hiring Recovery Coaches for the Taunton Peer Recovery Support Center. Provide services to adults with Substance Use and Co-Occurring Disorders. Working with one individual at a time, establish and support the client's Recovery Plan by helping to set short term goals and motivate the person toward recovery. Develop a helpful, confidential and supportive relationship with clients and provide informal guidance, act as a sounding board, and build client's confidence and hope. Recovery Coaches work one Saturday per month, and one evening per week. Duties and Responsibilities Assists in engaging with clients identified with substance use (SU) and co-occurring disorders, addressing barriers to successful recovery and serving as role model, ally, and advocate Conducts active outreach efforts to encourage community activities and participation in recovery-oriented, and self-help groups Educates peers and staff about addiction and utilizes motivational enhancement techniques to explore ambiguity Provides peer coaching and supports clients in establishing treatment goals and achieving and maintaining recovery via multiple pathways Is available to provide support to peers in immediate risk of relapse or other time sensitive matters during regular business hours Helps peers navigate the healthcare system and social service system Assists with access to treatment for SU, creating systems and procedures to rapidly identify Recovery Support Services Assists with data collection for quality assurance and program evaluation Serves as a liaison between the recovery community, the addiction treatment system, the medical treatment system, and the patient's community, family, and social context to facilitate connections across systems of care May facilitate and/or co-facilitate weekly recovery support group(s) Requirements Education/Training This position prefers 3 years of human service/behavioral healthcare experience, preferred CARC Certification as a Recovery Coach, understand, and support the Recovery Coach Model. Must possess a High School or General Education Diploma (GED). Experience In addition to education/training requirements, must have: Lived experience with substance use disorder and the ability to use that experience to serve others. Experience with diverse populations, facilitating groups and recovery-based activities. Must possess good organizational skills, effective written, verbal and computer skills. Other Must have a valid driver's license in the state of residence and submit a copy of satisfactory record of driving from the state of residence of registry of motor vehicles; Must complete MA and ADP Criminal Offense Record Information (CORI) process; Must have computer literacy as related to the requirements of the position.
Date posted:
8/3/2026 For more information about this position, or to send your resume: Linda Reid, Program Director (lreid@comcounseling.org) Community Counseling of Bristol County 1 Washington St. Taunton, MA 02780
Phone:
508-828-9116 Why build your career at CCBC? Stable and Established The largest, most innovative mental health and substance abuse care provider in Southeastern MA, with a 50 year history We serve over 12,000 clients annually Committment to innovation and evidence-based practice Committment to erasing the stigma that can surround trauma, mental illness, and addiction Great Benefits A short commute from both Boston and Providence 3 weeks paid vacation to start 12 paid holidays and sick leave Health, dental, disability, and life insurance 403-b with up to 5% employer match Tuition reimbursement Make Recovery a Reality Working with CCBC gives you the chance to change your own path while helping others find theirs. As you provide hope and healing to people who need it most, you'll be just as inspired by the quality of people you work with as the outcomes you provide together. Join us and be a part of the next success story.
