In-Custody & Community MAT Recovery Coach

Family Outreach Center, Inc.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Family Outreach Center in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Peer Recovery Coach to provide jail and community-based support for individuals recovering from substance use disorders. The role is part of a clinical team at the Kent County Correctional Facility.

The coach will use lived recovery experience to guide engagement, link clients to resources, and educate on recovery topics. Strong teamwork and EHR use are essential.

Qualifications

• The position requires previous life experience with substance use.
• Ability to address the recovery needs of individuals.
• Sharing one's own personal recovery journey.
• Ability to work well in a team and use an electronic clinical record.
• Work with multiple disciplines and agencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide face-to-face meetings as a role model and support.
• Offer ongoing support in a community setting.
• Link individuals to community resources and education on substance use.
• Engage clients in treatment using personal recovery experience.

Skills

Recovery experience

Teamwork

Interagency collaboration

EHR use

Tools

Electronic health records (EHR)

Job description

Family Outreach Center in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Peer Recovery Coach to provide jail and community-based support for individuals recovering from substance use disorders. The role is part of a clinical team at the Kent County Correctional Facility.

The coach will use lived recovery experience to guide engagement, link clients to resources, and educate on recovery topics. Strong teamwork and EHR use are essential.