Do you want to work for a Top Workplace? Reliance Health has been named amongst the Top 3 midsize Workplaces in Connecticut, by the Hartford Courant since 2011.
Reliance Health, Inc. is a private 501(c)(3) nonprofit with the mission to enhance health through mental wellness. We provide tools and resources for over 950 individuals to move forward in their lives. The dedication and passion of our 250 plus employee allows each one of our over 30 programs to focus on positive relationships and mental wellness as we believe healthy living starts with your mind. Since 1976, our programs have assisted adults find and preserve stable housing, advance educational goals, gain experience, develop social networks, maintain employment and advance day-to-day life skills within Eastern Connecticut. For every individual we serve, there is a positive impact on many. Healthy adults create stronger families. Stronger families empower each other to thrive and become engaged citizens. Stronger communities are built on the basis of mental wellness. In addition to our comprehensive benefits package we also offer flexible schedules, educational growth opportunities, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, peer recognition programs, a casual dress code, Agency events, retreats, and family first philosophy.
We are seeking dedicated professionals to staff our quality programs.
Recovery Coach – Penobscot Place - $19.28 - $20.67/Hr
Closing Date: 08/10/2026
FT 32 Hr/wk Works collaboratively with Program Director to provide motivational engagement, inspirational support and linkages to community-based recovery networks for people who experience challenges in their day-to-day life due to their relationship with drugs and/or alcohol.
Worksite: Norwich
Hours: Mon, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm; Tues - Fri, 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provides motivational engagement and inspirational support to persons in recovery
- Accompanies program participants to appointments and meetings as required to ensure seamless connection and to mitigate premature drop-out of program participation
- Engages with and supports participants as they enter and exit treatment to improve participant’s support network and connection with the recovery community
- Assists program participants in securing inpatient and/or outpatient treatment for substance use concerns, when necessary
- Provides outreach to assist community members struggling with substance use concerns
- Networks with other providers or people in recovery to enhance services available to program participants
- Provides working conditions that maximize safety for coworkers and program participants
- Engages in continuous concerted efforts to access, obtain, or respond to pertinent Agency information and communications and disseminates as appropriate
- Attends and participates in team conferences as required
- Other responsibilities of Reliance Health staff, such as participation in Agency events, adhering to Agency Policy Manuals, etc.
- Other job-related duties as assigned
- Performs duties while demonstrating Agency Core Competencies and Values
Education and Experience:
· High school diploma or equivalent
· Working knowledge of chemical use, addiction, recovery, and the relapse process
· Current Recovery Coach Professional (RCP), Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) or Recovery Support Specialist (RSS) certification preferred or completion thereof within 1 year of employment
· Knowledge of community resources and systems that support basic needs and recovery is preferred
· Lived experience with the recovery process with at least one year, to date, abstinence from the use of illegal drugs/alcohol abuse
· Valid CT Driver’s License, vehicle registration and insurance
· Good driving record
We offer an excellent benefit package, competitive wages and loan repayment program. EOE/M/F/D/V Bi-lingual preferred. AA. We are committed to fostering diversity in the workplace.
Pay: $19.28 - $20.67 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
