Recovery Coach - Homeless Services

Join Eliot – A Place to Belong, Grow, and Inspire Change

At Eliot, your work has purpose. You’ll be part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to resilience, empowerment, and lasting change. We foster an inclusive workplace where all backgrounds and perspectives are valued, creating a culture of belonging and professional growth.

Benefits at Eliot

We prioritize your well-being, work-life balance, and career growth. Benefit eligible positions include:

• Generous Paid Time Off – Vacation, sick time, and paid holidays


• Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision plans


• Retirement Savings – 401(k) with employer match


• Wellness & Family Support – Discounted fitness services and access to trusted childcare resources


• Financial Security – 100% company-paid life and accidental death insurance


• Professional Growth – Ongoing training, career advancement programs, tuition reimbursement, and leadership development

Eliot’s Homeless Services Division is seeking a dedicated Recovery Coach to join our PATH (Project for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness) Team which offers a wide range of services, including outreach, case management, mental health treatment, housing assistance, and referrals to other resources for adults with serious mental illness, including those with co-occurring substance use disorders.

The ideal candidate will be able to provide guidance in the recovery process, including advocacy, support and education.

Responsibilities:

• Empower mental health and substance use clients to exercise autonomy in all aspects of their life. Assist with identifying choices and developing skills in self-advocacy.


• Collaborate with staff and provide training to ensure that the client’s perspective is always included, that preferences are recognized and that choices are maximized.


• Assist clients with being able to identify personal methods of recovery from mental illness and/or substance use and to develop self-management plans.


• Promote hope and empowerment 


• Assist the client and the staff in developing client centered plans. Assist clients with communicating their personal recovery goals.


• Provide information and training on recovery tools and techniques, self-management strategies.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent


• At least one year experience working with adults with mental illness and/or substance abuse. May substitute six months of experience with a college degree in the human services field.


• Must be receiving mental health and/or substance use services or received services in the past and have self-knowledge to manage their illness with an established recovery process. 


• Ability to provide flexible services that are community based


• Must enroll and attend the Recovery Coach Certification Program.


• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.


• Recovery Coach Certified a plus


• Bilingual candidates fluent in a needed language may be eligible for a 6% salary increase.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm

At Eliot, we are committed to supporting you at every stage of your career, providing opportunities for growth, purpose, and community. We foster belonging in the workplace by identifying and removing barriers that may prevent individuals of all backgrounds from reaching their full potential, advancing into leadership roles, and fully engaging at all levels of the organization.

Apply today and make a difference.