Recovery Coach Training

FAQ

Q:  Can I train to become a Recovery Coach if I do not have human services background?
A:   Absolutely! Often times, people who are new to the field bring the best qualities.  Being fresh brings enthusiasm, vitality and new perspectives.

Q:   Does training through sober.com, inc. mean I get certified?
A:    Sober.com, inc. is a private company providing training that will meet the educational standards being implemented in the State of Florida BY THE Florida Certification Board.

Q:     What kind of degrees do you need to be a recovery coach? And can I be certified in Minnesota and/or New York?
A:    At this point the field of Recovery Coaching is in its infancy. The most exciting break-trough to date has been recognition as a profession and an asset by the treatment industry and also the movement towards certification by individual States. Florida has been a pioneer and instituted credentialing in 2008. The requirement at this point is a High School education or equivalent, plus specialized training. Recovery Coaches can coach with in the parameters of their training and expertise and are not bound by States boundary.

Q:    I am wondering do you have to be in recovery to become a coach.
A:    It our belief a professional does not have to be in “recovery” from substances to be an effective Coach. Having a thorough understanding of the multiple paths to recovery is essential, but a professional will not walk down each one in their own life.

Q:    Is California ok with this certification? I am a CADCII
A:    To the best of our knowledge, Florida has the highest standards of most States and is recognized as a leader for developing criteria other states use to measure their programs. We are confident Florida will meet or exceed reciprocity in most states that institute certification for coaches.

Q:    I am a LIcensed Practical Nurse, and a Licensed Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselor I in the State of Massachusetts. I have worked in the Addictions field for twenty years. I am very interested in becoming a recovery coach. What a wonderful contribution this service is. I look forward to hearing from you.
A:     The combination of training would certainly contribute to your expertise and marketability as a Recovery Coach. The cross references for how an individual heals and changes can only be of great benefit. We have trained other professionals, some just Nurses, Some counselors, all have shared what a fantatic model we have put in place.

Q:    What does it cost for your various classes/courses?
A:    Our current price for the complete training is $625.00. This is for all twelve (12) hours of class time, a accredited certificate of attendance sanctioned by the Florida Certification Board and also access to class material as long as needed. We also offer individual and group supervision on a fee for service basis.

Q:    How much can a recovery coach earn per hour/week ect. ect.?
A:    The rate of a professional consultant like a Recovery Coach varies significantly. The floor, or lowest price is about $25.00 per hour and we have heard of Coaches charging as much as $150.00 per hour. So our strategy for our new Coaches is to negotiate a flat rate for a block of hours and evaluate fees/goals upon execution and completion.

Q:    Do you have a payment plan?
A:    We usually do not encourage a payment plan, but all applicants can request assistance and are evaluated on a per request basis.

Q:    I want to get more involved in recovery but no one can direct me to a career that has an income that can be lived on?
A:    It has been our experience many human service professionals will adjust their standard of living to meet their passion in life, service to others Clients expect to pay a fee for service, especially when they are contracting a self employed professional. The committed and dedicated Recovery Coaches can make a living.

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