Description Schedule: Monday-Friday 5am-1pm Pay: $18-$20/hr Community Medical Services (CMS) is hiring a Peer Recovery Coach. Under the supervision of the Clinic Manager, the Peer Recovery Coach is responsible for providing peer-based recovery support services to individuals with a substance use disorder. Using lived experience, the Peer Recovery Coach builds rapport, establishes trust, and empowers individuals to develop and maintain long-term recovery. This position provides guidance, mentorship, resource navigation, and motivation while upholding ethical boundaries, confidentiality laws, and Michigan Medicaid provider requirements. As part of our mission to help individuals recover from substance use disorders, you’ll thrive in a supportive, engaging, and fulfilling work environment where your contributions are valued. Along the way, we’ll invest in your well-being through a benefits package that includes: • Subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance • Health savings account • Short and long-term disability insurance • Life insurance • Paid sick, vacation, and holiday time • 401K retirement plan with match • Tuition and CME reimbursement up to 100% • Employee assistance program to support your mental health and wellness • Ongoing professional development Responsibilities: • Provide non-clinical, peer-to-peer mentoring and recovery support to individuals with substance use disorder. • Establish and maintain a professional relationship grounded in lived personal recovery experience. • Share recovery stories when appropriate to inspire hope and build connection. • Support individuals in developing, implementing, and monitoring their personal recovery plan. • Assist individuals with identifying and accessing recovery resources (community agencies, self-help groups, treatment providers, social support, and life skills programs). • Reduce barriers and connect individuals with services necessary for sustaining recovery. • Attend scheduled meetings, case reviews, team huddles, and community events relevant to coaching. • Document services accurately and on time in accordance with agency and Medicaid standards. • Maintain strict confidentiality in alignment with HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 regulations. • Model recovery-oriented behavior, healthy boundaries, professionalism, and respect for all pathways of recovery. • Maintain knowledge of substance use disorder treatment, harm reduction strategies, and peer recovery best practices. • Promote a culture of inclusivity, respect, and person-centered support. • Represent the organization in a positive, professional manner at all times. Requirements • Minimum of two continuous years in recovery after the age of 18; three years preferred. • High School Diploma or GED required. • Personal experience receiving treatment for substance use disorder and navigating the recovery system. • Must meet MDHHS training and certification eligibility requirements. • Completion of CCAR & Ethics training or MDHHS Peer Recovery Coach Certification required. • Must pass: • Criminal background check • Sex Offender Registry check • Drug screening within 48 hours of offer • Must possess a valid driver’s license with reliable insured transportation. Skills: • Demonstrated ability to form respectful and effective peer-based relationships. • Strong communication skills verbally, written, and active listening. • Ability to model recovery principles and ethical decision making. • Computer literacy includes Microsoft Office and Google Workspace. • Ability to maintain confidentiality, boundaries, and professionalism. • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in varied environments. Tools and Equipment Requirements: • Ability to use a phone, computer, printer, and copier. • Frequent use of Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint). • Ability to use the internet and web browser software. Physical Working Conditions and Office Setting Description: • Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment. • Manual dexterity using a calculator and computer keyboard. • Requires prolonged sitting, standing, frequent bending, stooping, or stretching. • Some lifting may be required. • Frequent and prolonged typing and frequent operation of computer, keyboard, and telephones required. • Requires occasional use of fax machines, telephones, copiers, and other office equipment. • Employee must regularly lift/move up to 10 pounds, frequently up to 25 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds. #CLSTF About Community Medical Services Community Medical Services (CMS) is a CARF-accredited addiction treatment program providing services in the form of outpatient medication-assisted treatment and one-on-one and group counseling to those seeking help with their opioid use disorder. Headquartered in Arizona with more than 70 treatment clinics in 14 states, CMS is dedicated to meeting the challenges presented by the growing opioid epidemic in communities where treatment is lacking. Our Commitment We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Other Conditions Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.