Peer Recovery Coach

Personalized Nursing Light House INC; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Paid time off

Job summary

Personalized Nursing LIGHT House is seeking a Certified Peer Recovery Coach to provide non-clinical, recovery-focused peer support to clients leveraging lived experience and training. The role includes client transportation and coordination with site leadership to ensure smooth transitions in care.

The position emphasizes trauma-informed, compassionate engagement, centered on recovery milestones and resource linkage within the LIGHT model.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• CCAR Peer Recovery Coach training or certification.
• MCBAP Peer Recovery Coach Certification (Development Plan) within 30 days of hire.
• Minimum of two years in recovery, as required for peer certification.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer recovery support services within scope of training, certification, and policy.
• Support clients in completing My Plans and other recovery planning tools.
• Assist with admissions, discharges, and transitions in care.
• Conduct apartment or housing monitor checks as assigned.
• Encourage relapse prevention efforts and outreach to promote re-engagement.
• Assist clients with access to transportation, housing, food, clothing, meetings, and community resources.
• Maintain supportive contact with alumni clients, including recovery milestone outreach.
• Demonstrate a caring, trauma-informed approach in all interactions.
• Apply the LIGHT Model in all client and team interactions.
• Transport clients to and from housing and program services using a company-provided vehicle.

Education

High school diploma or GED

CCAR Peer Recovery Coach training or certification

MCBAP Peer Recovery Coach Certification (Development Plan) within 30 days of hire

Minimum of two years in recovery

Valid driver’s license and clean driving record

Tools

Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Teams)

Job description

About this position

Personalized Nursing LIGHT House (PNLH) is seeking a qualified Certified Peer Recovery Mentor to join our team. This position works under the direct supervision of the Site Director and provides recovery-oriented peer support services in accordance with training, certification, and organizational policy.

PNLH takes affirmative efforts to hire individuals with disabilities, including those in recovery.

About PNLH

Personalized Nursing LIGHT House has provided specialized addiction treatment and recovery services for adults in Southeast Michigan for more than 30 years. We serve clients at our locations in Plymouth, Canton, and Madison Heights.

Our programs integrate substance use disorder treatment, mental health services, and primary care coordination into cohesive, client-centered care. All services are grounded in the LIGHT Model, which emphasizes dignity, compassion, accountability, and recovery.

Position Summary

The Certified Peer Recovery Coach provides non-clinical, recovery-focused peer support to clients using lived experience, professional training, and clear peer boundaries. This role supports client engagement, stability, and connection to recovery resources. The position also includes client transportation responsibilities as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide peer recovery support services within scope of training, certification, and PNLH policy
• Support clients in completing My Plans and other recovery planning tools within peer scope
• Assist with admissions, discharges, and transitions in care
• Conduct apartment or housing monitor checks as assigned
• Encourage relapse prevention efforts and provide outreach following relapse to promote re-engagement
• Assist clients with access to transportation, housing, food, clothing, meetings, and community resources
• Maintain supportive contact with alumni clients, including recovery milestone outreach
• Demonstrate a caring, compassionate, and trauma-informed approach in all interactions
• Apply the LIGHT Model in all client and team interactions
• Transport clients to and from housing and program services using a company-provided vehicle, as applicable by site

Educational and Certification Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• CCAR Peer Recovery Coach training or certification
• MCBAP Peer Recovery Coach Certification (Development Plan) through Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals within 30 days of hire
• Minimum of two years in recovery, as required for peer certification
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record

Preferred Qualifications

• Training or experience in trauma-informed peer support
• Experience working in substance use disorder treatment settings
• Experience in residential, transitional housing, or outpatient programs
• Familiarity with community recovery resources in Southeast Michigan
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, including Outlook, Word, and Teams
• Strong communication, documentation, and boundary-setting skills
• Job Type: Full-time or Part-time
• Pay Rate: Pay is based on experience and level of certification.
• Pay Type: Hourly
• Location: Plymouth/Canton

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off