Evening Peer Recovery Coach — Empower Through Recovery

New Paths; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

New Paths Inc in Flint, MI seeks a Peer Recovery Coach to support individuals recovering from substance use disorder. You will draw on your lived experience to help clients access treatment, housing, employment, and community resources, while guiding them toward long-term recovery goals.

The role emphasizes compassionate mentoring, group and one-on-one sessions, collaboration with clinical staff, and maintaining confidential documentation to ensure coordinated care.

Qualifications

• Must be in active recovery from substance use for a minimum of 3 years.
• Ability to maintain boundaries and handle situations confidentially.
• Strong communication, verbal, listening and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google or related software (EMR).

Responsibilities

• Support and adhere to agency rules and privacy standards.
• Serve as a recovery role model and provide hope and support.
• Assist clients in developing recovery goals and wellness plans.
• Help clients navigate treatment, housing, employment and social services.
• Facilitate recovery-focused group discussions and one-on-one sessions.
• Encourage clients to build recovery support networks.
• Maintain documentation of services and client interactions.
• Collaborate with clinical staff and case managers to ensure coordinated care.

Skills

Strong communication

Boundaries

Independence

Organization

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or GED

CCAR or MDHHS certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

EMR

Job description

New Paths Inc in Flint, MI seeks a Peer Recovery Coach to support individuals recovering from substance use disorder. You will draw on your lived experience to help clients access treatment, housing, employment, and community resources, while guiding them toward long-term recovery goals.

The role emphasizes compassionate mentoring, group and one-on-one sessions, collaboration with clinical staff, and maintaining confidential documentation to ensure coordinated care.