Certified Peer Recovery Coach

Job Description

Job Description

Job purpose

Are you passionate about helping others on their recovery journey and making a meaningful difference in your community? Recovery Action Network of Michigan (RANMI) is a peer-led Recovery Community Organization dedicated to empowering individuals and families affected by substance use by providing a safe, supportive community where they can find hope, connection, resources, and opportunities for long-term recovery.

RANMI is seeking a compassionate, resourceful, and motivated full-time Certified Peer Recovery Coach (CPRC) to provide person-centered recovery support, resource navigation, and practical assistance to individuals and families. This dynamic, community-based role focuses on addressing immediate needs, reducing barriers to recovery, and connecting participants with ongoing resources rather than maintaining a traditional long-term peer coaching caseload.

The ideal candidate enjoys working directly with people, is comfortable using technology and community resources, and can adapt to a variety of responsibilities, from assisting with applications and facilitating recovery groups to participating in outreach and sober social activities. CPRC certification is preferred but not required at hire, and RANMI supports eligible employees in obtaining certification

Duties and responsibilities

Direct Peer Support & Resource Navigation

· Provide welcoming, trauma-informed peer recovery support through RCC drop-in services and community-based interactions.

· Assist participants with immediate needs, recovery goals, resource navigation, and warm referrals to community partners.

· Provide hands-on assistance with housing, transportation, employment, healthcare, financial assistance, and related applications and online systems.

· Support Medicaid enrollment and redetermination through portal navigation, documentation assistance, and referrals to enrollment specialists.

· Assist with RANMI client assistance programs in accordance with established procedures.

Workforce Readiness & Recovery Education

· Support workforce readiness and life-skills programming, including résumés, job applications, interview preparation, and digital literacy.

· Assist with recovery education, peer workforce training, overdose prevention, and Recovery Friendly Workplace initiatives.

· Support youth and family prevention activities, including classroom education, alternative-to-suspension programming, and family engagement.

Community Outreach & Engagement

· Participate in street outreach, resource fairs, community events, and partner-site activities.

· Provide overdose prevention and harm reduction education, including naloxone distribution in accordance with agency protocols.

· Support sober social activities and recovery events that promote connection and community engagement.

Recovery Center Operations & Group Facilitation

· Provide RCC drop-in coverage and maintain a welcoming, safe, and recovery-supportive environment.

· Facilitate peer-led recovery support groups as trained and assigned.

· Assist with coordination and on-site support for independent mutual aid groups and volunteer-led activities.

Documentation & Professional Responsibilities

· Maintain accurate, timely electronic documentation of participant services, referrals, outreach, and program activities.

· Collaborate with staff, volunteers, and community partners to support participants and program operations.

· Uphold confidentiality, professional boundaries, peer ethics, trauma-informed practices, and multiple pathways to recovery.

· Participate in required supervision, training, and professional development.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED.

· Lived experience in recovery from a substance use disorder, with a minimum of 24 months in recovery and the ability to meet applicable MDHHS peer certification eligibility requirements.

· Current MDHHS Certified Peer Recovery Coach (CPRC) certification or willingness and eligibility to obtain certification as a condition of employment. Uncertified candidates must apply for training promptly, enroll in an approved course within 60 days of hire (subject to availability), and complete certification within an agency-approved timeframe. RANMI provides support throughout the certification process.

· Demonstrated computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office or comparable applications, email, online forms, electronic documentation, file uploads, and the ability to learn new software systems.

· Strong communication, organizational, problem-solving, and documentation skills, with the ability to manage changing priorities in a busy, community-based environment.

· Understanding of peer recovery support principles, confidentiality, professional boundaries, trauma-informed care, harm reduction, and multiple pathways to recovery.

· Ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse participants, staff, volunteers, and community partners.

· Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and flexibility to travel throughout Western Wayne County and work occasional evenings and weekends.

· Ability to complete required employment screenings, orientation, and ongoing training in accordance with agency policies and applicable requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

· Current MDHHS CPRC certification or additional peer recovery credentials, such as CCAR Recovery Coach training or MCBAP CPRM.

· Experience providing peer recovery support, resource navigation, or community-based services.

· Familiarity with Michigan recovery resources, Medicaid, housing, transportation, employment assistance, and related support services.

· Experience with group facilitation, community outreach, overdose prevention, or services involving youth, families, and diverse populations.

Physical Requirements

Ability to perform routine office and computer-based tasks, including prolonged periods of sitting, standing, and computer use.

· Ability to participate in community outreach and events, which may involve walking, standing for extended periods, and working in various indoor and outdoor environments.