Peer Recovery Coach

Arbor Circle; Michigan; On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-driven salary practices

Robust health insurance

11 paid holidays

3 weeks’ vacation upon hire

Flexible scheduling

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

Arbor Circle is looking for a Peer Recovery Specialist based in Michigan. The role involves providing quality and client-centered recovery services to individuals living with substance use concerns. Candidates should have lived experience with substance use, a willingness to share their recovery journey, and be certified as a peer recovery coach or willing to pursue certification. The position offers a robust benefits package including health insurance, vacation, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Lived experience with substance use and in active recovery for 2+ years.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving history.
• Comfortable sharing personal recovery journey.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate recovery and wellness services for clients.
• Deliver client-centered services in home/community settings.
• Build respectful relationships rooted in trauma-informed care.

Skills

Ability to address recovery needs

Sharing personal recovery journey

Empathy and curiosity

Education

Current certification as a peer recovery coach

Job description

Role Overview

To be successful in this position, the peer recovery specialist must have lived experience with substance use and be in active recovery for two or more years. If you do not meet these qualifications but are interested in joining Arbor Circle, we encourage you to visit our Careers Page to explore other opportunities within the organization.

Provide quality services that facilitate recovery and wellness for people living with substance use concerns. Services are client‑centered, delivered in the home/community, and include case management, support, and sharing of personal history with and knowledge of substance use and mental health recovery. Positive outcomes are achieved through purposeful and respectful relationships rooted in trauma‑informed care, hope, and evidence‑based research.

Position Requirements

• Proven ability to address the recovery needs of individuals
• Proven ability to share personal recovery journey in a supportive way, even if the recovery path is different from that of the client
• Valid driver’s license, current auto insurance, and clean driving history
• Current certification as a peer recovery coach or ability to pursue the certification

Please include information regarding your recovery journey with your application.

Qualities and Expectations

We support our employees with a robust benefits package, quality supervision, flexible scheduling, a vibrant work culture, ongoing training opportunities, and avenues for career growth. Ideal candidates will bring a willingness to explore bias, equity issues, successes, and challenges with empathy and curiosity, which are crucial for thriving and advancing within our organization.

We recognize that candidates may have unique skills and experiences that are not always reflected in a job description. If you believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits

• Market‑driven and equitable salary practices
• Robust health insurance options
• 11 paid holidays (including floating holidays meaningful to you)
• 3 weeks’ vacation upon hire, plus separate paid sick time
• A supportive, fulfilling, and inclusive workplace culture
• Equity and inclusion‑focused affinity and work groups
• Ongoing professional development and meaningful career growth opportunities
• Quality supervision and flexible scheduling