Recovery Coach

Wabanaki Public Health & Wellness (WPHW) is growing, and we are excited to be adding new people to our team!  If you value inclusivity, balance, and cultural centeredness and have a true passion for serving others, you may be a great fit for our team!  

Position Summary:

The Recovery Coach & Outreach Specialist helps community members with substance use disorder (SUD) with mobile support through engagement and in response to SUD/Recovery situations and requests. The Recovery Coach & Outreach Specialist will assess the situation, lend a supportive ear, help to find solutions, and engage with clinical team to decide next steps for community member. The Recovery Coach & Outreach Specialist will support Wabanaki Community Members within the community through empathetic connection, transportation to treatment, and other recovery programing. Travel will be required of this position.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Outreach and engage people entering recovery and harm reduction in the tribal district and other places as identified.


• Identify urgent care needs, resource needs, strengths, and


• Assist individuals in need of recovery support and help link urgent care, recovery, and/or other treatment needs along a continuum of care.


• Use active listening to gather important information about client’s current substance use and needs.


• Engage participant in developing an individualized healing plan in collaboration with clinical care team.


• Participate in team meetings and amplify client voice and choice regarding care


• Adhere to client confidentiality requirements and


• Help participants complete applications and other required documentation as needed to support needs.


• Participate in meetings, in-service training, staff development, and other professional growth activities as required or needed.


• Collect and record data and submit documentation to supervisor at the end of each work


• Outreach to different programs to explore bed availability as directed by client


• Provide input in continued quality improvement activities and policies and procedure


• Provide a warm and supporting hand-off of community member into detox and/or


• Support other recovery programs within the organization, as


• Participate on advisory groups or task forces related to substance use recovery as

Position Requirements: 

• High School or equivalent


• Must be over the age of 18


• Minimum of two (2) years of continuous


• Recovery Coach Training and Recovery Coach Ethics


• Must be a Registered Recovery Coach (or be able to complete within 6 months of hire), with a desire to become a Certified Recovery Coach within first year of employment.


• Valid State of Maine Driver’s License, insurable under the WPHW’s automobile insurance plan.

• Emergency medical response training (CPR/First Aid/BLS), or obtained upon


• Must be able to physically respond to individuals’ needs in the event of a crisis


• Willingness to travel with some overnights for trainings, meetings, gatherings, and


• Positive attitude and independently


• Experience working with substance use


• Experience working with Indigenous populations and in Tribal communities preferred .


• Ability to listen and convey


• Strong communication skills both verbal and


• Basic computer skills including Word; Excel; Outlook, Teams,


• Ability to work where there is prolonged sitting, standing,


• Familiarity with resources in and out of the Native


• Possess good organizational, detail and time management


• Ability to learn and comprehend basic instructions and orientation to the


• Ability to communicate ideas, instructions, and other information in a clear and precise manner using both written and oral forms of communication.


• Maintain a positive and professional attitude, while treating all peers with dignity and


• Excellent problem solving and organizational skills with ability to handle multiple


• Ability to work


• Willingness to travel; a good driving record and access to reliable transportation are


• Ability to work some holidays, nights, and

Expectations: 

• Complete and comply with Wabanaki Public Health and Wellness’ orientation and training requirements.


• Attend and participate in Recovery Outreach staff meetings and other meetings as deemed appropriate and necessary by your immediate supervisor.


• Become familiar and comply with Wabanaki Public Health and Wellness’ standards and


• Become familiar with Wabanaki Public Health and Wellness’ programs, policies, and personnel requirements.


• Must have completed or be willing to complete the CCAR Recovery Coach Certification
  
  
  
  • CCAR Recovery Coach Academy
  
  
  • CCAR Ethic in Recovery Coaching
  
  
  
  


• Maintain and keep up to date any required certifications and licenses


• Motivation to attend and participate in continuing and required education and trainings:
  
  
  
  • Mental Health First Aid
  
  
  • De-escalation Training
  
  
  • QPR Training
  
  
  • Overdose recognition and reversal training
  
  
  
  


• Must pass criminal background check 

Wabanaki Public Health & Wellness is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.