RECOVERY COACH - FULL TIME - HOLLAND, MICHIGAN

Do you have at least five years of sobriety and Lived Experience in Substance Use and Recovery? Our Recovery Coach provides

services to assigned clients, specifically identifying, connecting and educating clients & their families about available recovery resources within their community. This position also assists in community advocacy and education, evaluation of the community’s recovery support network and development of additional recovery supports if needed. Must have CCAR or State Certification to be considered. 

Welcome to Samaritas Nation!

Samaritas is a Michigan-based human service organization that connects people with families and communities, empowers them to live their fullest life possible, and creates a ripple effect of transformation. The reference to the work of the Good Samaritan in our name is especially fitting as it is consistent with our mission, values and the services our faith-based company provides.  

APPLY TODAY!     #BeTheRock, creating ripples of positive transformation in the lives of those we are entrusted to serve! 

This position has a pay rate of $18.50 per hour. 

Some of the benefits you may receive are:  

            Full Time/Part Time

• Competitive Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits, effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment
• Company paid Basic Life Insurance ($10,000 minimum for each full time and part time employee) 
• Company paid Short Term Disability accrual (Full time employees)
• Retirement Plan (403b) - Company matches on first 1.5% of gross income at 133% 
• Great Personal Time Off (PTO) accruals 
• Awesome Employee Discounts
• UKG Wallet - Pre-Pay Options
• Plus, many more benefits 

The Recovery Coach is accountable to the SUD Program Supervisor to provide Recovery Coaching services to assigned clients. This position is the primary resource for identifying and connecting clients with the recovery community and educating clients and their families about available recovery resources within the local communities. This position also assists in community advocacy and education, evaluation of the community’s recovery supports, and development of additional recovery supports if needed.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Develop a recovery plan for each assigned client, working with the SUD Program Supervisor and other SUD team members when necessary. Prioritize client needs appropriately by seeking feedback from all involved parties.
2. Be an liaison between individuals in the recovery community and service providers through attending recovery events and providing feedback to their supervisor.
3. Work with the Clinician and, if applicable, the Case Manager, to collaborate on treatment planning, case consultation and client needs.
4. Work cooperatively with other community service providers as they work collaboratively to meet the needs of the families in their care.
5. Attend team meetings as directed, and provide feedback of program strengths and growths areas seen from their perspective of being a person in recovery.
6. Market and network with community partners and current/potential referral sources. Examples of this include but are not limited to attending community collaborative meetings, distributing marketing material, providing a description of services provided.
7. Actively identify areas for improvement and develop recommendations for change through Samaritas QAPI process as appropriate.
8. For the purposes of coordination of care, follow community partner, PIHP, CMH, and agency guidelines when providing treatment with patients receiving Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) or other medical treatment.
9. Maintain appropriate boundaries with others in the recovering community.

Job Qualifications

Education, Training, and Licensure/Certification

• High School Diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• State of Michigan Peer Recovery Support certification preferred. State of MI PRS (Peer Recovery Specialists) certification requirements must be met.
• Individual with Lived Experience in Substance Use and Recovery. Two years of sobriety required.
• CCAR (Connecticut Community for Addition Recovery) Certification preferred.
• Experience working with adults and/or families preferred.

Experience

• Minimum one year recovery coaching preferred.

Additional Work Requirements

• Valid unrestricted driver's license with good driving record and proof of automobile insurance.

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