Recovery Coach OORP
On-siteFlint, Michigan, United States
Job Summary
Conduct immediate, compassionate outreach within hours of an overdose or first responder referral, often partnering with law enforcement, EMS, or clinical staff. Offer peer support through non-judgmental conversations about treatment, harm reduction, and recovery options while connecting individuals to detox, medication-assisted treatment, or support services. Provide overdose prevention education, distribute naloxone, and accompany clients to treatment intake or appointments. Maintain regular contact and follow-up to support ongoing recovery goals, participate in team meetings with public safety and community partners, and document all services in accordance with agency standards. Requires rotational on-call schedule with 24-hour callouts.
Required Qualifications
- 3 years of recovery
- CCAR and/or MDHHS certification
- Active and sustained recovery from substance use for a minimum of 3 years
- Engage in a preferred recovery pathway
- Must be in an abstinence based recovery program from all substance use disorders for a minimum of 3 years
- Must live in Genesee County
- High School diploma or GED
- Peer Recovery Coach certification through CCAR or MDHHS
- Valid driver licenses
- Must be willing to drive and travel
- Must be willing to be on call for 24 hours at a time
- Must be able to go up and down stairs
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
- Must be able to push/pull up to 50 pounds
- Must be able to reach, bend, stretch
- Must be able to work indoors and outdoors
Desired Qualifications
- Personal experience in recovery from opioid use or co-occurring disorders
- Ability to respond quickly and professionally in field-based, fast paced environments
- Ability to maintain healthy boundaries and handle situations confidentially
- Strong communication, listening and interpersonal skills with an emphasis on empathy and trust building
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software
- Ability to build trust, relate to diverse populations, and work in correctional or community settings
- Knowledge of local treatment resources, harm reduction, trauma informed care, and cultural competence
- Comfortable working in collaboration with law enforcement, EMS, and public health teams
- Strong leadership skills and the ability to work with a team
- Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to deliver information and services in a timely fashion
- Exhibit problem solving and conflict resolution skills
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