Peer Recovery Coach- St. Clair County

Hourly Rate: $22.00 per hour Job Type: Full-Time, 40 Hours Weekly Position Summary: The Peer Recovery Coach provides support and mentorship to individuals seeking recovery from substance use disorder, using their own lived experience to build trust and foster a supportive, professional relationship. This role involves empowering participants to create and maintain their own recovery plan, connecting them with community resources, and providing emotional encouragement to overcome barriers to recovery. Key Responsibilities: Provide support to individuals seeking recovery from substance use disorder, while establishing a professional relationship based on trust and lived experience. Meet individually with participants, ideally in-person, or virtually, by phone, or in various community settings. Share personal stories related to substance use and recovery to inspire and empower participants. Empower individuals to create and maintain their own recovery plan. Provide emotional and influential support while connecting participants with community resources based on their needs, including self-help groups, social service agencies, and life skills classes. Connect individuals with life skills and resources, while acting as a role model and mentor. Provide resources to remove barriers to recovery, while offering hope, motivation, and encouragement. Attend bi-weekly team meetings, monthly FAN forums, and agency events related to coaching. Complete coaching documentation concisely and efficiently. Participate in monthly case-review sessions focusing on participant-centered care. Maintain confidentiality of participants in accordance with state and federal guidelines (HIPAA). Represent the organization in a professional manner in all regards. Maintain knowledge of all FAN programs and national trends in substance abuse prevention and treatment, including harm reduction. Be supportive of all paths to recovery. Set and manage personal and professional boundaries effectively. Qualifications, Skills & Experience: Minimum of 3 continuous years in recovery. High school diploma or equivalent. Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable, insured transportation. Must pass a background check and sex offender registry check. Must pass a drug screen within 48 hours of being offered a position. CCAR certificate & Ethics or MDHHS Certificate required. Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Google Workspace (Drive, Sheets, Gmail, Calendar). Ability to lift up to 25 lbs., and sit, stand, bend, climb, carry, and/or reach frequently and for extended periods of time. Reporting Relationships: Reports to Peer Recovery Coach Supervisor & PRC Coordinator. Travel & Reimbursement: Reimbursement of mileage at the current standard mileage rates. Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 25 lbs., and sit, stand, bend, climb, lift, carry, and/or reach frequently and for extended periods of time. Benefits: 401(k) and 401(k) matching Bereavement leave Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Mileage reimbursement Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance Flexible schedule Job Type: Full-time, 40 hours per week. Pay: $22.00 per hour. Schedule: Choose your own hours. Location & Relocation: Oakland County, Wayne County, Greater Lake Bay Region, Macomb County, St. Clair County, MI. Must be willing to relocate before starting work. Willingness to Travel: 75% (Preferred) Experience: Peer Recovery Coaching: 1 year (Preferred) Work Location: Remote Additional Information: This position is grant-funded and subject to the funding, budget, and timelines within grant provisions. Equal Opportunity Statement: Face Addiction Now is a recovery-friendly workplace, which means we actively employ/hire people in recovery and encourage people in recovery to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and do not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status, or any other protected class covered by state, federal, and/or local law. Application Question(s): Do you have a minimum of 3 years in recovery? Note: People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply. Job Type: Full-time Pay: Up to $22.00 per hour People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Education: High school or equivalent (Preferred) License/Certification: Driver's License (Required) Certified Recovery Specialist (Required) Ability to Relocate: Oakland County, MI: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: On the road