Certified Peer Recovery Coach - Belding SUD Offices

Samaritas; Belding (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Samaritas is seeking a part-time Certified Peer Recovery Coach for the Belding SUD Clinic. This in-office role (24 hours/week) offers $18.50/hour and requires lived recovery experience, MDHHS CPRC credential, and co-occurringmental health experience.

You will mentor clients, link them to recovery resources, and support treatment plans with the care team. Join Samaritas to help clients access services, attend community events, and contribute to program growth while working closely with clinicians

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Lived experience in substance use and recovery with at least 2 years of sobriety required.
• MDHHS Certified Peer Recovery Coach credential required (pathway provided).
• Experience with co-occurring substance use and mental health diagnosis required.
• One year of recovery coaching preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop individualized recovery plans with clients.
• Identify goals, strengths and resources; support treatment plans.
• Collaborate with clinicians and care teams for coordinated care.
• Build relationships with community partners and referral sources.

Skills

Lived experience

Communication

Relationship building

Advocacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

MDHHS CPRC credential

Job description

Certified Peer Recovery Coach ~ Belding SUD Clinic

Location: Belding Outpatient Clinic

Status: Part time ~ 24 hours per week, in office

Pay: $18.50/hour

Turn Your Lived Experience Into Lasting Impact

Are you in recovery and passionate about helping others begin or sustain their journey? We’re looking for a MDHHS Certified Peer Recovery Coach who brings lived experience, empathy, and strength to support individuals and families navigating Substance Use Disorder.

In this role, you’ll serve as a mentor, advocate, and connector—helping clients access resources, build recovery plans, and find hope in their path forward. Your voice and experience will make a difference every day.

Why Samaritas?

Samaritas is a Michigan-based, faith-driven human services organization committed to empowering individuals and strengthening communities. Our work is rooted in compassion, service, and transformation.

What You’ll Do

As a Recovery Coach, you’ll support clients through connection, guidance, and advocacy:

Client Support & Recovery Planning

• Partner with clients to develop individualized recovery plans
• Help identify goals, strengths, and recovery resources
• Collaborate with clinicians, case managers, and care teams to support treatment plans

Community Engagement & Advocacy

• Serve as a bridge between clients and the recovery community
• Attend community events and recovery meetings to build connections and awareness
• Support and evaluate community recovery resources and identify gaps

Collaboration & Teamwork

• Participate in team meetings and contribute insights from a lived-experience perspective
• Work alongside providers and community partners to ensure coordinated care
• Support clients receiving MAT and other services in alignment with care guidelines

Outreach & Program Growth

• Build relationships with community partners and referral sources
• Assist with outreach efforts and share information about available services
• Provide recommendations to strengthen programs through feedback and quality improvement processes

  What You Bring

  • High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree preferred
  • Lived experience in substance use and recovery with at least 2 years of sobriety required
  • Current Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Certified Peer Recovery Coach (CPRC) credential
    • With the proper experience, Samaritas will provide the pathway for certification.
  • Experience working with individuals with co-occurring substance use and mental health diagnosis required.
  • One year of recovery coaching preferred. .

  What Sets You Apart

  • Ability to build trust and inspire hope through shared experience
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills
  • Commitment to maintaining appropriate professional boundaries
  • Passion for advocacy, education, and community engagement

  Additional Requirements

  • Valid, unrestricted driver’s license with a good driving record
  • Current automobile insurance
  • Monday - Friday, in-person role to most effectively support clientele

  Why This Role Matters

  Your story has power. In this role, you’ll use it to guide, uplift, and empower others as they rebuild their lives in recovery.

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