Women's Recovery Coach

Location: Holland, Michigan
Status: Part time 20 hours per week
Pay: $18.50 per hour

Turn Your Lived Experience into Lasting Impact

Are you in recovery and passionate about helping other women 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 (SUD).

Do you have at least two years of sobriety and Lived Experience in Substance Use and Recovery? Our Recovery Coach provides services to female clients, specifically identifying, connecting and educating clients & their families about available recovery resources within their community. This position also assists in community advocacy and education; evaluation of the community’s recovery support network and development of additional recovery supports if needed. 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

Why This Role Matters

Your story has power. In this role, you’ll use it to guide, uplift, and empower women 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 others find strength, connection, and hope!

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