Recovery Coach (Specialty Courts)

We are seeking a Recovery Coach (Specialty Courts) to support individuals involved in specialty court programs by leveraging lived experience and knowledge of recovery resources. This role focuses on engaging clients early, building trust, and supporting self-directed recovery through connection to community resources and natural supports. This position is full-time and requires travel throughout Madison and St. Clair Counties. The ideal candidate is passionate about recovery, relationship-building, and empowering individuals to achieve long-term success.

Chestnut Health Systems™ is a leading provider of integrated health care services. Since 1973, Chestnut has grown to more than 800 committed, compassionate employees providing substance use, mental health, and primary care treatment to patients in Illinois and Missouri. We provide fully integrated care for all our patients by combining behavioral health care services with our community-based primary care health centers. Chestnut also conducts research and training throughout the U.S.A.

The anticipated starting pay for new hires for this position is between $17.00 - $18.00 per hour.

• Engage clients prior to treatment to build rapport and encourage participation in services
• Support individuals in identifying strengths, barriers, and recovery goals
• Assist clients in developing natural supports and participating in sobriety-based activities
• Provide ongoing encouragement, coaching, and support throughout the recovery process
• Connect clients to recovery communities, peer supports, and ancillary services
• Coordinate care with treatment teams, specialty court staff, and community providers
• Promote recovery-oriented principles including trauma-informed care, hope, respect, empowerment, wellness, and connectedness
• Document services and client interactions in accordance with program requirements
• Travel throughout Madison and St. Clair Counties to meet with clients and community partners

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Demonstrated experience or skills in human services or working with adults
• Ability to work within an organizational structure and accept supervision
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with clients, providers, and community partners
• Experience in recovery and/or active engagement in a recovery network strongly preferred
• Experience in mental health, substance use, criminal justice, CIT, or social services preferred
• Valid driver’s license, private automobile insurance, and insurability required
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and electronic medical record (EMR) systems 

Are you intrigued by this job but don’t meet every single requirement? Research shows that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs when that’s the case. Chestnut is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you’re excited about any of our posted positions but your experience doesn’t line up perfectly, please apply anyway! You might be just the right candidate for another role. We’d love to explore the possibilities with you!

EOE – Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. Chestnut welcomes applications from qualified individuals with recovery experience.

The anticipated starting pay for new hires for this position is between $17.00 - $18.00 per hour. There are several factors taken into consideration in determining base pay, including but not limited to: job-related qualifications, skills, education, experience, local market conditions, and internal equity. Check out additional benefits here!