What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Recovery Coach Resident Aide position at Hope House?
Are you ready to take your recovery to a new level and start helping others in a professional capacity? Hope House and MVA Behavioral Health Services is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Peer Recovery Coach to join our residential treatment team. This position plays a dual role, primarily functioning as a Resident Aide while also providing peer recovery support services. This includes group facilitation and, when appropriate, individual peer coaching. The ideal candidate is a person in long-term recovery who is CCAR Certified and passionate about empowering others on their recovery journey. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by offering lived experience, support, and mentorship within a structured, therapeutic environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Resident Aide Duties:
- Provide day-to-day supervision and support to residents in our treatment facility.
- Monitor the safety and wellbeing of residents and ensure adherence to house rules.
- Assist with medication supervision, meal preparation, and daily living activities.
- Maintain cleanliness and orderliness in the facility.
- Support crisis intervention and de-escalation efforts under clinical guidance.
- Document shift activities, incidents, and resident progress per policy.
Peer Recovery Coaching & Facilitation:
- Build trusting, supportive relationships with residents as a peer mentor.
- Lead or co-facilitate peer-led recovery groups and workshops.
- Offer individual peer coaching sessions when clinically appropriate and assigned.
- Help residents identify personal recovery goals and navigate recovery pathways.
- Support client engagement in external recovery resources (AA, NA, SMART Recovery, Recovery Dharma, etc.).
- Collaborate with clinicians, case managers, and supervisory staff as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Qualifications:
- Required: Active CCAR Recovery Coach Academy Certification or equivalent peer recovery credential recognized by the State of Michigan.
- Lived experience in recovery from a substance use disorder, with a minimum of 1 year in recovery preferred.
- Must be able to maintain appropriate professional boundaries and ethical standards.
- High School Diploma or GED required; additional training in behavioral health or human services is a plus.
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed as part of our 24/7 coverage.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
- Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license preferred.
Working Conditions & Physical Demands:
- Residential setting with rotating shifts, including potential overnights and weekends.
- Must be able to remain awake and alert during assigned shifts.
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs, stand or walk for extended periods, and manage household tasks.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $16.05 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16
