Remote Peer Recovery Specialist (Michigan)

Boulder Care; Grand Rapids (MI); Remote; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Mental health support (Talkspace)

PTO 4 weeks (increase to 5 after 2 yrs

Sick leave

Paid holidays

Parental leave 12 weeks

401(k) retirement plan

Remote work equipment

Job summary

Boulder Care is hiring a Peer Recovery Specialist for a fully remote, full-time role based in Michigan. You will support individuals with substance use disorders using lived experience, practicing trauma-informed care and harm reduction, while navigating care transitions and connecting clients with resources.

Qualified candidates have 2+ years in peer recovery, active Michigan certification, and NAADAC certification or plan to obtain within 9 months.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in peer recovery support, including navigating opioid use disorder treatment resources and referral processes.
• Active peer certification in good standing in the state of residence, where available.
• Current certification as a National Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist (NCPRSS) through NAADAC, or the ability to obtain certification within 9 months of hire.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized peer recovery support to patients with varying levels of need and complexity.
• Build sustained, trusting relationships that promote recovery, self-efficacy, and community connection.
• Use lived experience to support patients while maintaining clear boundaries.
• Help patients establish recovery goals, identify strengths, and develop practical strategies for achieving these goals.
• Provide peer support during periods of increased vulnerability, including transitions in care and changes in recovery support.
• Connect patients with appropriate community-based resources as needs are identified.
• Coordinate effectively with clinical, care management, and community partners.
• Assist patients in identifying barriers to engagement and develop peer-based strategies to improve participation and connection to services.
• Recognize risk, safety concerns, and situations outside the scope of peer support and elevate as needed.
• Collaborate with team leadership to implement projects and initiatives as needed.

Skills

Peer support principles

Communication skills

HIPAA/compliance awareness

Written communication

Job description

Boulder Care is hiring a Peer Recovery Specialist for a fully remote, full-time role based in Michigan. You will support individuals with substance use disorders using lived experience, practicing trauma-informed care and harm reduction, while navigating care transitions and connecting clients with resources.

Qualified candidates have 2+ years in peer recovery, active Michigan certification, and NAADAC certification or plan to obtain within 9 months.