The Recovery Institute is a peer-driven non-profit organization that promotes individual recovery for mental health and addiction concerns. Founded in 2006, we serve Kalamazoo County by offering peer support to people who have mental health and/or substance use concerns. We are a community that embraces recovery, wellness, and mutual support, where everyone is offered the opportunity to contribute and thrive according to their own desires and wishes. The Recovery Institute seeks applicants for a Part-time and maybe Full-time Peer Support Specialist/Recovery Coach positions . The work of a Peer Support Specialist/Recovery Coach includes: facilitating groups and classes providing one-on-one peer support helping people access community resources including health, housing and treatment options sharing your personal lived experience with mental health and/or addiction concerns. These positions have a starting wage of $16.69/hour. Part-time positions also offer paid time off, contributions to an IRA and a great bunch of people to work with. Currently, RI staff work out of several different locations in the community, including various medical clinics, hospitals, libraries and problem solving courts. Many of our services are also delivered via the internet, so we require that our staff be comfortable using computer technology. Recovery Institute is a peer-driven, equal opportunity nonprofit organization that values diversity and promotes individual recovery for mental health and addiction concerns.

All applicants must:

respect diversity share experiences in guiding, supporting and mentoring others possess excellent verbal and written communication skills possess a valid and current driver's license as well as reliable transportation be able to obtain a chauffeur's license must have experienced a mental health condition that caused a substantial life disruption have personal experience navigating mental health and/or addiction treatment services Preference will be given to applicants who are already certified as a Peer Support Specialist by the State of Michigan and especially candidates who speak both Spanish and English fluently . All applications or resumes must be submitted by September 28, 2026

Pay:

$16.69 per hour

Benefits:

Employee assistance program Mileage reimbursement Paid time off Professional development assistance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

personal recovery: 2 years (Required)

Language:

Spanish (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person