Recovery Coach - New Jersey (Future Hire)

Holon Health; Newark (NJ); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Remote-first culture

Full benefits: health, dental, vision,

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Holon Health is seeking a mission-aligned Recovery Coach who brings lived experience to center care for justice-involved individuals living with Substance Use Disorder. You’ll support recovery journeys, offer encouragement, and help clients navigate barriers to lasting wellness, all within a remote, flexible, team-centered environment.

The role requires a PRS/Peer Recovery Coach certification and sustained personal recovery.

Qualifications

• Certified as a Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRS) or Peer Recovery Coach.
• Sustained recovery with at least one year of lived experience (strongly preferred).
• Strong listening and communication skills.
• Knowledgeable about the realities of recovery and barriers clients may face.
• Comfortable working in a remote, fast-paced, team-based environment.
• Aligned with Holon’s values of equity, inclusion, and whole-person care.

Responsibilities

• Build trusting relationships with clients based on lived experience.
• Offer hope, motivation, and accountability using personal recovery experience.
• Develop personalized recovery plans with the care team.
• Connect clients to housing, healthcare, employment, transportation resources.
• Conduct strengths-based assessments to identify needs and goals.
• Advocate for clients within the justice and care systems.
• Partner with Care Navigators, clinicians, and judicial contacts for integrated care.
• Stay informed on best practices in peer support and recovery-based care.
• Maintain confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
• Contribute to new initiatives and engagement strategies.

Skills

Empathy

Active listening

Lived experience in recovery

Remote collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certification as a Peer Recovery Coach or PRS

New Jersey PRS certification or NAADAC accepted

Job description

Description

Be Part of Something Radically Different

At Holon Health, we don’t do “business as usual.” We’re a trailblazing healthcare startup reimagining what it means to care—for our clients and our people. We provide whole-person care to justice-involved individuals living with Substance Use Disorder (SUD)—and we do it with deep compassion, community wisdom, and an unshakable belief in second chances.

Our approach throws out the playbook. We integrate medical, behavioral, and social care. We prioritize prevention and recovery. We treat clients like people, not checkboxes. And just as importantly, we know that our team can only care for others if they’re cared for themselves. That’s why we lead with flexibility, trust, and a culture built on well-being, inclusion, and respect. If you’re energized by meaningful work and want to feel good about how you spend your days, read on.

Position Summary

We’re looking for a mission-aligned Recovery Coach to bring the power of lived experience to the center of our care model. As a certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRS), you’ll support justice-involved individuals on their recovery journey—offering encouragement, building trust, and helping them navigate the barriers that stand between them and lasting wellness. Your lived experience with recovery will be a powerful asset in building authentic, hope-filled relationships with clients who may be navigating complex health, behavioral, and social challenges.

Schedule & Location

This is a full-time, remote position, Monday through Friday. Some evening availability may be needed to accommodate client needs across time zones.

What You'll Do

• Build trusting, nonjudgmental relationships with clients based on shared lived experience
• Use personal recovery experience to offer hope, motivation, and accountability
• Collaborate with participants and the Holon care team to develop personalized recovery plans
• Connect clients to community resources (e.g., housing, healthcare, employment, transportation)
• Conduct strengths-based assessments to identify client needs and goals
• Advocate for clients within the justice system, care system, and other relevant environments
• Partner with Care Navigators, clinicians, and judicial points of contact for integrated care
• Stay informed on best practices in peer support and recovery-based care
• Maintain confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA standards
• Contribute to new initiatives and engagement strategies as assigned

Requirements

What You Bring to the Table

• A person in sustained recovery with at least one year of lived experience (strongly preferred)
• Certified as a Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRS) or Peer Recovery Coach
• Deeply empathetic, with strong listening and communication skills
• Knowledgeable about the realities of recovery and the barriers clients may face
• Committed to maintaining professional boundaries and ethical standards
• Comfortable working in a remote, fast-paced, team-based environment
• Aligned with Holon’s values of equity, inclusion, and whole-person care

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree preferred
• Certification as a Peer Recovery Coach or PRSin the state of New Jersey (national certification from an accredited agency like NAADAC is also accepted)
• 1–2 years in a peer support role is strongly preferred
• Lived experience or close connection to someone in recovery is strongly valued
• Experience working with justice-involved populations is a plus

The Holon Way

We’re not just building a better model of care—we’re building a better workplace. That means:

• Unlimited PTO (we mean it)
• Remote-first culture with connection baked in
• Full suite of benefits, including health, dental, vision, life, and disability
• 401(k) with company match
• Space for self-care, because you can’t pour from an empty cup
• Room to grow in a high-impact, mission-driven startup
• A team that celebrates wins, learns from losses, and has your back

Our Commitment to DE&I

Diversity, equity and inclusion aren't buzzwords here: they're the foundation. We embrace the full spectrum of human experience and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. If you're passionate about our mission but don't meet every qualification, we still encourage you to apply.

Ready to do work that matters, on a team that sees you?