Recovery Coach

ADP, Inc.; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

New Paths in Flint, MI seeks a Peer Recovery Coach to support individuals recovering from substance use disorder. Leverage lived experience to help clients navigate treatment, access resources, and build skills for long-term recovery.

The role includes facilitating recovery-focused group sessions, documenting services, and collaborating with clinical staff to ensure coordinated care while maintaining confidentiality and ethical standards.

Qualifications

• Active recovery for a minimum of 3 years.
• CCAR or MDHHS certification required.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and EMR systems.

Responsibilities

• Support and adhere to the NPI Code of Ethics and agency policies to promote a safe environment.
• Serve as a recovery role model, offering hope and support to clients.
• Assist clients in developing quarterly recovery goals and wellness plans.
• Help clients navigate systems of care, including housing, employment, and social services.
• Facilitate recovery-focused group sessions and individual peer meetings.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Conflict resolution

Independent work

Cultural competence

Boundaries & confidentiality

Verbal & listening skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

CCAR/MDHHS certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Workspace/related software

EMR

Job description

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Recovery Coach

RECOVERY COACHES Flint, MI, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1248

MUST have CCAR Training and a Minimum of 3 years in recovery to qualify.
2nd shift position
2pm-10pm

Job Summary: The Peer Recovery Coach provides support, guidance, and advocacy to individuals recovering from substance use disorder. As someone in long term recovery, the Peer Recovery Coach uses their lived experience to help clients navigate treatment, access community resources and build skills for long term recovery.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Support and adhere to the NPI Code of Ethics, work rules, policies, plans and procedures to promote a safe and secure environment for the residents, visitors and employees of New Paths.
• Serve as a role model of recovery and provide hope, encouragement, and support to individuals beginning or continuing their recovery journey.
• Assist clients in developing recovery goals and wellness plans quarterly.
• Help individuals in recovery navigate systems of care, including but not limited to treatment, housing, employment, and social services.
• Facilitate recovery-focused group discussions and one-on-one peer sessions.
• Encourage and support clients in building recovery support networks.
• Maintain documentation of services and client interactions in accordance with agency and privacy standards.
• Collaborate with clinical staff, case managers, and other professionals to ensure coordinated care.
• Participate in ongoing training and supervision to maintain certification, efficiency and effectiveness.
• Meet required deadlines for all services provided.

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)
• Ability to work independently.
• Understanding of recovery principles, harm reduction, trauma informed care, and cultural competence.
• Skill in communicating with a variety of people from various backgrounds
• The ability to work in a team.
• Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to deliver information and services in a timely fashion.
• Exhibit problem solving and conflict resolution skills.

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or GED
• Peer Recovery Coach certification through CCAR or MDHHS

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting, standing and walking.
• Must be able to go up and down stairs.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.