Peer Recovery Coach

PNLH preference for candidates with training in, and experience with, providing trauma related services. “We take affirmative efforts to hire individuals with disabilities, including those in recovery”.

“Guiding Clients from the Darkness of Addiction...Since 1990”

Personalized Nursing LIGHT House is a premier behavioral health care provider with 34 years of specialized addiction treatment experience serving adults. We have locations in Plymouth, Canton, Dearborn Heights, and Madison Heights . Our mission is to be an innovative and effective behavioral healthcare corporation (utilizing the LIGHT model of care), that strives for excellence clinically as well as administratively. Specifically, our intent is to increase client well-being, decrease addiction severity, improve the quality of clients' mental and physical heath and contribute positively to society. All services will integrate substance use disorder, mental health and primary health care treatment in cohesive and client-centered programs.

Hiring for a Peer Coach/Driver

Position Summary

The Peer Coach/Driver would work under the direct supervision of the Site Director, to provide services to clients as per training and policy, and to provide “recovery wisdom” as appropriate.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Transport clients to and from housing and program(s) using the company-provided vehicle
• Providing counseling services to complete "My Plans" with individual clients (Peer Recovery Coach certified personnel only)
• Perform apartment monitor checks
• Assist with admissions and discharges.
• Exert peer influence to help clients execute relapse prevention efforts and, if clients relapse, call recently relapsed clients and encourage them back into recovery.
• Arrange for rides, meetings, housing, food, clothing, and other resources as appropriate.
• Provides caring compassionate approach to all clients, especially if they relapse.
• Call ex clients on birthdays (namely “clean” birthday), wish them well, and maintain consistent connection to the recovery system.
• Use the LIGHT Model in all interactions

Educational Requirements

High School diploma or GED, MCBAP Peer Recovery Coach Certification (Development Plan), 2 years minimum clean/sober and a clean driving record.