Peer Recovery Coach Specialist

Indiana University Health; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Indiana University Health seeks a Specialist – Peer Recovery Coach to support pregnant and postpartum individuals affected by substance use, from pregnancy through two years postpartum, across Paoli, Bloomfield, and Bedford clinics. You will draw on lived recovery experience to build trust, provide encouragement, and navigate resources in collaboration with clinical teams.

The role emphasizes trauma-informed, person-centered care and requires travel to multiple clinics with mileage

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED (or equivalent).
• ICAADA/DMHA certification as Peer Recovery Coach or equivalent.
• Certification in Peer Recovery Services within six months of hire.
• Lived experience with substance use recovery to support others.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word/PP/Excel).
• Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws.
• Ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary care team.
• Willingness to commute to Paoli, Bloomfield and Bedford clinics.

Responsibilities

• Build trusting, supportive relationships with pregnant/postpartum participants affected by substance use.
• Share personal recovery experience to convey strength and hope.
• Provide recovery-focused support and advocacy from pregnancy through two years postpartum.
• Encourage engagement in treatment and recovery services.
• Help participants set and pursue goals related to sobriety, parenting, health, and well-being.
• Connect participants with community resources and navigate services.
• Collaborate with clinical providers to develop action plans and deliver trauma-informed care.
• Assist in admission decisions and refer to alternate treatments when needed.
• Travel to Moms Heal Together clinics (Paoli, Bloomfield, Bedford) with mileage reimbursement.

Skills

Lived experience recovery

Microsoft Office basics

Collaborative team work

Education

High school diploma or GED

ICAADA Peer Recovery Coach training or DMHA certification

Certification in Peer Recovery Services within 6 months

Undergraduate degree in Behavioral Health or Addictions

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title

Specialist – Peer Recovery Coach

Location

Bloomington Hospital | Moms Heal Together

Position Type

Full-Time Day

Position Overview

The Peer Recovery Coach is a key member of the Moms Heal Together team, supporting pregnant and postpartum individuals impacted by current or past substance use from pregnancy through two years postpartum. Drawing on personal lived experience and recovery principles, this role builds trusting relationships and offers encouragement, advocacy, and resource navigation that convey strength and hope. Working alongside clinical providers, therapists, nurses, and community partners, the Peer Recovery Coach helps participants engage in treatment and reach their goals for sobriety, parenting, health, and overall well-being. The role serves Moms Heal Together clinics in Paoli, Bloomfield, and Bedford, with mileage reimbursement.

Key Responsibilities

• Build trusting, supportive relationships with pregnant and postpartum participants impacted by current or past substance use, drawing on lived experience and recovery principles.
• Share personal recovery experience intentionally to convey strength and hope.
• Provide recovery-focused support, encouragement, and advocacy from pregnancy through two years postpartum.
• Promote participant engagement in treatment and recovery services, following up regularly to check in and encourage progress.
• Help participants set and work toward personal goals related to sobriety, parenting, health, and overall well-being.
• Connect participants with community resources and help them navigate available services.
• Collaborate with clinical providers, therapists, nurses, and community partners to develop action plans and deliver person-centered, trauma-informed care.
• Participate in the admission process when appropriate and recommend alternative treatment modalities or facilities when a participant is not appropriate for admission.
• Travel to Moms Heal Together clinics in Paoli, Bloomfield, and Bedford as needed (mileage reimbursed).

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
• Completed Addiction Peer Recovery Coach training through the Indiana Counselors Association on Alcohol and Drug Abuse (ICAADA), or certification as a Certified Peer Support Professional through the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA), Division of Mental Health and Addiction (DMHA).
• Certification in Peer Recovery Services within six months of hire.
• Lived experience with substance use recovery and the ability to use that experience to support others.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary care team.
• Willingness to commute to clinics in Paoli, Bloomfield, and Bedford.

Preferred

• Undergraduate degree in Behavioral Health or Addictions.
• At least one (1) year as a person in long-term recovery from substance use.
• Experience with academic institutions and academic medical centers.

What You Bring

• Passion for supporting individuals on their recovery journey.
• Energetic, outgoing, compassionate, and highly motivated.

Why Join Us

Join our team and make a meaningful impact by walking alongside mothers and families on their path to recovery.

Benefits

• Indiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we’re home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care.
• IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, Riley Children's Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
• A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine – one of the nation’s largest medical schools – gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training – advancing healthcare for all.
• With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way through excellence.
• At Indiana University Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development.
• Indiana University Health is invested in the lives of Hoosiers, leading the transformation of healthcare to make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states.

Indiana University Health is Indiana’s most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. We’re looking for team members who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day.