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Recovery Coach

Manhattan, NY ยท Remote

$55K - $80K/yr

The Recovery Coach will support clients in defining and achieving their personal recovery goals ... sober housing providers, wellness professionals, and legal experts-ensuring each person receives ...

Recovery Coach

Manhattan, NY ยท On-site

$20.50 - $22.31/hr

He/she is responsible for conducting outreach, advocacy, and developing sober social and support activities. The Recovery Coach documents all provided services in a manner that is compliant with ...

Recovery Coach

Ramsey, NJ ยท On-site

$55K - $80K/yr

The Recovery Coach will support clients in defining and achieving their personal recovery goals ... sober housing providers, wellness professionals, and legal experts-ensuring each person receives ...

Recovery Coach

Ramsey, NJ ยท On-site

$55K - $80K/yr

Recovery Coach Ramsey, NJ About the Position: Mountainside is seeking a compassionate, driven ... sober housing providers, wellness professionals, and legal experts--ensuring each person receives ...

Recovery Coach

Wilton, CT ยท Remote

$55K - $80K/yr

The Recovery Coach will support clients in defining and achieving their personal recovery goals ... sober housing providers, wellness professionals, and legal experts-ensuring each person receives ...

Recovery Coach

Wilton, CT ยท On-site

$55K - $80K/yr

Recovery Coach Wilton, CT About the Position: Mountainside is seeking a compassionate, driven ... sober housing providers, wellness professionals, and legal experts--ensuring each person receives ...

Recovery Coach

Ramsey, NJ ยท Remote

$55K - $80K/yr

The Recovery Coach will support clients in defining and achieving their personal recovery goals ... sober housing providers, wellness professionals, and legal experts-ensuring each person receives ...

Recovery Coach

Manhattan, NY ยท On-site

$55K - $80K/yr

The Recovery Coach will support clients in defining and achieving their personal recovery goals ... sober housing providers, wellness professionals, and legal experts-ensuring each person receives ...

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How much do sober coach jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for sober coach in the United States is $23.05, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.90 and $30.77 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a sober coach called?

A sober coach is a professional who provides guidance and support to individuals recovering from addiction, helping them maintain sobriety through personalized strategies. They often work closely with clients, offering accountability, coping skills, and motivation, and may have certifications in addiction counseling or related fields.

How do you become a sober coach?

To become a sober coach, individuals typically gain experience in addiction recovery, often through certifications in coaching or counseling, such as those from the International Coach Federation or addiction-specific programs. Strong interpersonal skills, knowledge of recovery processes, and sometimes a personal history with sobriety are important; some coaches also pursue specialized training or certifications to enhance credibility and effectiveness.

How much do recovery coaches get paid?

Recovery coaches, including sober coaches, typically earn between $20 and $50 per hour, with annual salaries ranging from approximately $40,000 to $80,000 depending on experience, location, and certification. Many work part-time or on a freelance basis, and salaries can increase with specialized training and a strong client base.

What are typical challenges a Sober Coach may face in their day-to-day work?

Sober Coaches often encounter the challenge of supporting clients through emotional highs and lows, relapse risks, and resistance to new habits. They must adapt to diverse client personalities and needs, balancing empathetic encouragement with strong boundaries. Additionally, the role can involve irregular hours, especially when clients need assistance outside conventional schedules. Successful Sober Coaches rely on self-care practices, peer support, and ongoing training to maintain their effectiveness and well-being.

What is a Sober Coach job?

A Sober Coach is a professional who supports individuals in maintaining sobriety and making positive lifestyle changes. They provide guidance, accountability, and practical strategies to help clients navigate daily challenges without relapsing. Unlike therapists, Sober Coaches focus on real-world situations, offering immediate assistance and encouragement. They may accompany clients to events, help build healthy routines, and connect them with recovery resources.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Sober Coach position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Sober Coach, you need deep knowledge of addiction recovery principles, crisis intervention strategies, and experience in working with individuals in recovery, often supported by certifications like a CADC or similar addiction counseling credentials. Familiarity with recovery management tools, progress tracking systems, and relevant client management software is beneficial. Outstanding interpersonal skills, patience, active listening, and discretion are essential soft skills for building trust and supporting clients' sobriety. These abilities enable Sober Coaches to provide effective accountability, consistent support, and empower individuals on their recovery journey.

How much do sober coaches charge?

Sober coaches typically charge between $50 and $150 per hour, depending on experience, location, and the scope of services provided. Some may offer package rates or sliding scale fees based on individual needs and circumstances.
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Infographic showing various Sober Coach job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 38% Full Time, 61% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $47,941 per year, or $23 per hour.
Sober Living Home Manager Pendelton Court Sob

Sober Living Home Manager Pendelton Court Sob

Native American Connections

Phoenix, AZ โ€ข On-site

$46K - $58K/yr

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Posted 19 days ago


Job description


MISSION:

Our mission, grounded in traditional Native American culture, is to reduce health disparities by delivering high-quality comprehensive integrated healthcare and providing stable housing throughout the communities we serve.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Sober Living Home Manager is a live-in full-time position with the responsibility of managing and coordinating Pendelton Court Sober Living Home. This includes duties of resident support, administration, coordination of care, housekeeping, and daily living. The position works with residents in early recovery, providing structure and support to establish stable long-term recovery from substance use disorder.


RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Must resident on premises.
  • Act as a role model in recovery for the residents of the home by modeling sobriety, work ethic and excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Works with the team in screening potential residents.
  • Admit and orient new Residents to Pendelton Court
  • Develop a peer/coach relationship with residents.
  • Facilitate house meetings, community meetings and/or life skills groups.
  • Provide peer support services for the integrated clinic as well as all residents during their stay at the home.
  • Monitors home for contraband to ensure a safe environment.
  • Teach residents how to utilize available support systems in the community.
  • May assist in coordinating care with external service providers.
  • Provide other treatment team members with ongoing feedback regarding resident behavior to assist in the determination of programming.
  • Provide management of the home, upkeep, schedule repairs, shopping, keeping inventory of household supplies, documenting, and remediate safety issues, and monitoring the home to protect from danger.
  • Provide crisis intervention and mediation, within their scope of practice, as necessary.
  • Enforce the house rules, including assignment of household chores to residents.
  • Works closely with the integrated clinicโ€™s clinicians, case managers, supervisors, and other team members on coordination of care, when needed.
  • Complete documentation of resident information, including activities performed or interventions provided as part of the service delivery process, to be documented and monitored in resident case files.
  • Organization and maintenance of documentation of written client information.
  • Monitoring of house budget including receiving and recording payments for rent or program fees.
  • Assures that proper food handling and storage is followed.
  • Be available 24/7 to residents living in the home.
  • Is available to work in the integrated clinic and assume additional duties as assigned by the Clinical Director.
  • Other duties as assigned.


SKILLS REQUIRED:

  • Ability to thrive in a variable schedule and non-traditional work environment.
  • Ability to de-escalate individuals under stress.
  • Ability to prioritize, be resourceful and manage changing priorities.
  • Ability to work independently and complete tasks within established deadlines.
  • Ability to work well with others in a team approach.
  • Ability to be thorough and pay great attention to detail.
  • Ability to maintain professionalism, patient boundaries, and ethics.
  • Knowledge of addiction and the social impacts of substance use.
  • Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
  • Exercises sound judgment and is motivated to meet deadlines.
  • Demonstrate critical thinking, problem-solving, organizational and time management skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to work effectively with a wide range of people.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Excellent customer service skills.
  • Maintain NACโ€™s Core Values when performing job functions and when interacting with NAC staff and partners.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT:

  • High School Diploma or GED

WORK EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIREMENT:

  • Prior lived experience with substance use and recovery preferred.
  • Must be sober and have maintained sobriety for at least one year.
  • CPR certification or ability to be certified prior to working with clients.
  • Previous experience in working with diverse cultures and socioeconomic backgrounds.
  • Demonstrates a working knowledge of substance use, sober living home best practices and State licensure requirements.
  • Experience in working with the Native American population preferred.
  • MS Office proficiency

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • Able to sit, stand and walk with/ without accommodations.

NATIVE AMERICAN PREFERENCE: Preference may be given to qualified Native American Indians according to the Indian Preference Hiring Act, CFR 25 USC 472. Other than Indian Preference, Native American Connections, Inc. adheres to all provisions of the Equal Employment Opportunity Act.


DRUG FREE WORKPLACE: Native American Connections is a drug-free workplace with safety-sensitive jobs. Use of alcohol and legal or illegal drugs may impair and alter employees' judgement resulting in increased safety risks, workplace injuries, and faulty decision making. Reporting to work at NAC after use of alcohol, a controlled substance, or abuse of any other substance is absolutely prohibited.

FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT:

This position is considered to be Non-Exempt and entitled to overtime pay for hours worked in excess of forty (40) hours per workweek for overtime pay provisions as provided by the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and any applicable state laws.