About us
The Recovery Alliance Project (RAP), founded by Tara Moreno, is a mission-driven Recovery Community Organization backed by the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services. RAP advances recovery through advocacy, peer support, and community-based services that empower individuals and strengthen communities.
RAP is intentionally focused on serving Black and Brown communities in Genesee County, as well as individuals who are formerly incarcerated or currently on probation. Grounded in the belief that recovery is possible for everyone, the organization works to remove barriers, expand access to care, and support individuals in building meaningful, sustainable lives in recovery.
RAP envisions communities where recovery is embraced and stigma is eliminated. Guided by its core values—empowerment, respect, accountability, advocacy, and integrity—the organization fosters trust, collaboration, and long-term impact.
This is a unique opportunity for a Recovery Coach to help lead and shape a growing, high-impact organization from the ground up.
Advancing Recovery. Changing Systems.
Overview
The Lead Recovery Coach serves as a primary point of connection for participants, providing peer-based recovery support while leading outreach and community engagement efforts.
This role integrates direct coaching, community outreach, and digital engagement to expand access to recovery support, build trust within the community, and increase awareness of the Organization’s services.
The Lead Recovery Coach plays a critical role in bridging individuals to recovery pathways while amplifying the Organization’s presence both in the community and online.
Responsibilities
- Provide one-on-one and group recovery coaching grounded in lived experience
- Support participants in identifying goals, building recovery capital, and navigating systems
- Facilitate recovery-oriented groups, workshops, or circles
- Maintain appropriate documentation of participant engagement and progress
- Model healthy boundaries, accountability, and recovery-centered values
- Conduct outreach in the community, including: Community events, Partner organizations & Treatment and recovery settings
- Build relationships with local stakeholders and referral partners
- Represent the Organization in a professional and recovery-centered manner
- Identify gaps in services and opportunities for expanded impact
- Support and contribute to the Organization’s social media presence
- Engage with online audiences in a professional, supportive, and authentic way
- Collaborate on campaigns to expand reach and visibility
- Assist with implementation of recovery programs and services
- Support participant onboarding and engagement
- Coordinate with team members to ensure continuity of care and support
- Track outreach efforts, participant engagement, and outcomes
- Assist in collecting data aligned with program goals (e.g., recovery capital, attendance)
- Provide input for program improvement and reporting
Authority & Scope
The Lead Recovery Coach:
- Serves as a frontline representative of the Organization
- Has autonomy in building relationships and engaging participants within established guidelines
- Works under the supervision of the Executive Director (or designated supervisor)
- Collaborates with the Founder & Director of Strategy & Innovation on program feedback and community insights
Qualifications
Required
- Lived experience in recovery (strongly preferred or required depending on program)
- Experience in peer support, coaching, or related roles
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Comfort with community engagement and public-facing work
- Certified Recovery Coach
- Experience with outreach, community organizing, or engagement work
- Familiarity with social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, etc.) for professional use
- Experience in behavioral health, recovery services, or nonprofit settings
Core Competencies
- Relationship-building and trust development
- Communication and storytelling
- Community engagement
- Accountability and follow-through
- Trauma-informed and recovery-centered practice
- Adaptability and initiative
Work Environment & Expectations
This role operates within a recovery-centered, community-based environment that values:
- Authentic connection and lived experience
- Flexibility and responsiveness to community needs
- Visibility and engagement (in-person and online)
- Accountability with compassion
Work may include:
- Evenings and weekends
- Community-based and field work
- Active social media engagement
Join us as a Recovery Coach and be part of a dynamic team dedicated to transforming lives through hope, support, and resilience. Your energy and expertise can inspire lasting change!
The Recovery Alliance Project (RAP) is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
We strongly encourage individuals with lived experience in recovery, those from Black and Brown communities, and individuals who have been formerly incarcerated or impacted by the justice system to apply. RAP believes that diverse perspectives and lived experience are essential to advancing our mission and strengthening the communities we serve.
We are committed to creating a workplace culture grounded in respect, dignity, and opportunity for all.
