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Job description
Recovery Coach ~ Belding SUD Offices
Location: Belding SUD Offices (10514)
Status: Part time ~ 24 hours per week, in office
Pay: $18.50/hour
Turn Your Lived Experience Into Lasting Impact
Are you in recovery and passionate about helping others begin or sustain their journey? We're looking for a Recovery Coach who brings lived experience, empathy, and strength to support individuals and families navigating Substance Use Disorder.
In this role, you'll serve as a mentor, advocate, and connectorhelping clients access resources, build recovery plans, and find hope in their path forward. Your voice and experience will make a difference every day.
Why Samaritas?
Samaritas is a Michigan-based, faith-driven human services organization committed to empowering individuals and strengthening communities. Our work is rooted in compassion, service, and transformation.
What You'll Do
As a Recovery Coach, you'll support clients through connection, guidance, and advocacy:
Client Support & Recovery Planning
Partner with clients to develop individualized recovery plans
Help identify goals, strengths, and recovery resources
Collaborate with clinicians, case managers, and care teams to support treatment plans
Community Engagement & Advocacy Serve as a bridge between clients and the recovery community
Attend community events and recovery meetings to build connections and awareness
Support and evaluate community recovery resources and identify gaps
Collaboration & Teamwork Participate in team meetings and contribute insights from a lived-experience perspective
Work alongside providers and community partners to ensure coordinated care
Support clients receiving MAT and other services in alignment with care guidelines
Outreach & Program Growth Build relationships with community partners and referral sources
Assist with outreach efforts and share information about available services
Provide recommendations to strengthen programs through feedback and quality improvement processes
What You Bring
High school diploma or equivalent required (bachelor's preferred)
Lived experience in substance use and recovery with at least 2 years of sobriety required
Peer Recovery Support (PRS) certification (or willingness to obtain)
CCAR certification preferred
Experience working with individuals or families in recovery preferred
What Sets You Apart
Ability to build trust and inspire hope through shared experience
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Commitment to maintaining appropriate professional boundaries
Passion for advocacy, education, and community engagement
Additional Requirements
Valid, unrestricted driver's license with a good driving record
Current automobile insurance
Monday - Friday, in-person role to most effectively support clientele
Why This Role Matters
Your story has power. In this role, you'll use it to guide, uplift, and empower others as they rebuild their lives in recovery.
Make Your Experience Matter
If you're ready to turn your recovery journey into meaningful work that helps others thrive, we want to hear from you.
Apply today and help people find strength, connection, and hope!
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Worksite address
rockford, MI, 49341, US
Who can apply
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