East Bay Community Action Program
Location
Warren, Rhode Island
Provide one-on-one recovery coaching and outreach in community settings to help individuals navigate recovery and access essential services. Act as a bridge between clients and healthcare, housing, and employment resources while maintaining compliant documentation.
Requires lived experience in recovery and 2-3 years of experience in recovery support or behavioral health. Must hold or be willing to obtain a Rhode Island Certified Peer Recovery Specialist certification and possess a valid driver's license.
Description Are you passionate about helping others navigate recovery and build meaningful, sustainable lives? Join our team as a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist, where your lived experience becomes a powerful tool to inspire hope, create connections, and change lives in the community.
In this role, you won’t just provide support, you’ll be a trusted guide, advocate, and bridge between individuals and the services they need to thrive. This is a hands-on, community-based position requiring regular travel and active outreach. You’ll be working directly in the environments where people live and access services making your impact immediate and tangible.
What You’ll Do Provide one-on-one recovery coaching in community settings Build trusting relationships using lived experience to inspire growth and resilience Help individuals and families overcome barriers to accessing care Guide individuals through healthcare, housing, employment, and social services Coordinate referrals and ensure continuity of care Support engagement in recovery meetings and ongoing services Conduct outreach in shelters, community hubs, and other key locations Lead strength-based conversations that promote self-determination Deliver Naloxone (Narcan) education and support harm reduction efforts Work closely with multidisciplinary teams and community partners Maintain accurate, compliant documentation Participate in meetings, trainings, and quality improvement initiatives
What You Bring Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (Rhode Island) or willingness to obtain within 1 year of employment Lived experience in recovery and ability to apply recovery principles professionally 2–3 years’ experience in recovery support, outreach, or behavioral health Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel locally Compassionate, non-judgmental, and relationship-focused Skilled at building trust with diverse populations Adaptable and confident working in dynamic community environments Organized and committed to quality, compliance, and client care Certified Recovery Coach credential Experience with Recovery Systems of Care or SAMHSA-aligned models Knowledge of harm reduction and overdose prevention strategies
For Full-Time Employees Working 30-40 hours per week, EBCAP offers: Subsidized, comprehensive medical (BCBSRI) and dental (Delta Dental) insurance plans Supplemental vision insurance (Delta Dental) Voluntary medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts Up to 3% matching 403(b) retirement plan Employer-paid life insurance Generous paid time off including vacation, holidays, personal days, and sick time Mileage reimbursement Tuition reimbursement Employer-paid professional development Employee assistance program
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