Recovery Coach - Maine
Portland, ME
Behavioral Health /
Part-time /
Hybrid
Who we are:
At Better Life Partners, we provide what it takes to heal from addiction. Wherever. Whenever.
We work alongside community-based organizations to meet our members where they are, no matter what recovery looks like to them. By combining virtual and in-person counseling, community support, and access to life-saving medication, we help people move beyond addiction to find belonging, love, and purpose.
If you’re looking to roll up your sleeves and meet hard challenges head-on, then we’re looking for you.
Our team is seeking a Recovery Coach to provide the social and emotional support that aid in recovery to members who are receiving treatment services in the organization.
This is an 8 /hr a week, part time position.
This is a hybrid position. Services are provided both in-person and remotely. Unless otherwise agreed upon all candidates must reside in-market.
What you will do:
- Demonstrating and communicating the core values of Better Life Partners
- Providing peer counseling to individual members and their families
- Provide case management for members, ensuring proper communication with all involved in the recovery process
- Facilitating support groups and raising awareness of Better Life Partners in the community
- Collaborating with colleagues, leadership and community partners
- Identifying new and existing resources for our members
- Adhering to professional and ethical work standards
- Maintaining compliance with Federal, state and local regulations
- Attending and engaging in regular training and company meetings
You are a good fit if you have:
- Completion of Recovery Coach training required
- Willingness to occasionally travel locally (within NH)
- Excellent time management and strong attention to detail
- Exceptionally strong work ethic
- Team player with an “all hands on deck” attitude, organized/able to multitask
It will also be great if you have:
- Bachelors degree in psychology, counseling, or related field
- Community connections with potential partners and resources
Work location requirements:
- BLP operates in hybrid and remote work environments, which allows us to better meet our members and partners where they’re located. Candidates applying for this role must be willing and able to travel locally within the communities we serve and/or travel to onsite meetings as expected in coordination with their department and business needs.
When working from home, the requirements include:
- Must have reliable internet service with a fast upload/download ability
- Ability to ensure any protected health or proprietary data/information is not visible (or audible) to others in any work location
- Must have a quiet space to speak to members, team members, or external partners with minimal background noise and distractions
$18.53 - $24.63 an hour
The actual compensation offered within the range, along with title and level, will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, qualifications, skills, level offered, business requirements, and performance expectations. All full-time BLPeeps are also eligible for equity in the form of stock options to be invested in BLP’s growth and success!
In addition to a competitive compensation package, we’re offering the chance to be the change you wish to see in your community. Help us work toward a future where everyone can have a healthy life filled with belonging, love, and purpose.
We’re a recovery-friendly workplace that values family life, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
