About this role
Easterseals MORC is hiring for a Certified Peer Recovery Coach to help make a difference and become part of something bigger than yourself!
As we continue to grow, we are actively hiring for positions based out of our Center Line/Clinton Township office.
We are looking for Game Changers The types of people who wake up excited to make a difference. The superheroes of their field who care about the people they serve. If that sounds like you, we want you on our team.
Benefits:
• Low-cost Dental/Health/Vision insurance
• Dependent care reimbursement, and up to 5 days paid FMLA for maternity, paternity, foster care and adoption.
• Generous 401K retirement plan
• Paid leave options available
• Up to $125 bonus for taking 5 days off in a row.
• 10 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays
• Wellness Programs
• We are a PSLF (Public Service Loan Forgiveness) Employer.
• We provide bonuses and extra incentives to reward hard work & dedication.
• Mileage reimbursement in accordance with IRS rate.
• Free financial planning services through our partnerships with the LoVasco Consulting Group, and SoFi.
• Student loan repayment options
• Pet Insurance
Qualifications:
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must meet Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) requirements for Peer Recovery Coaches, including a minimum of two continuous years in recovery from addiction and experience navigating treatment, recovery, and/or prevention services.
• Must be willing and able to appropriately share lived recovery experience to support individuals receiving services.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Certified Recovery Coach preferred; candidates must obtain certification within six (6) months of hire. Relevant CCAR and/or MDHHS Peer Recovery Coach training is preferred.
• Valid Michigan driver's license required.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, active listening, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Demonstrated empathy, professionalism, and the ability to build supportive relationships with individuals in recovery.
• Knowledge of substance use disorder treatment, recovery support services, and community resources preferred.
Essential Functions:
• Provide peer recovery support to individuals through outreach, engagement, advocacy, and connection to treatment, recovery, and community-based resources.
• Use lived experience and recovery knowledge to empower individuals, promote hope, support goal setting, and encourage informed decision-making.
• Assist individuals with developing recovery goals, coping strategies, self-help techniques, and relapse prevention plans.
• Facilitate recovery-focused groups and activities that promote community inclusion, education, advocacy, and reduced stigma.
• Build and maintain relationships with community partners and promote available substance use and recovery support services.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members and contribute peer perspectives to support a recovery-oriented, trauma-informed environment.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation in accordance with program, agency, Medicaid, and regulatory requirements.
• Travel within the designated service area to provide community-based and in-home support services as needed.
• Macomb County