Peer Recovery Coach, Residential Treatment Program (1:00 - 9:00 p.m.)
About The Position
The Peer Recovery Coach provides support and serves as a resource to clients in Milestone’s 28-day Residential Treatment Program in Portland, Maine. The coach works as part of the program team, engaging clients throughout treatment, facilitating assigned groups, and supporting clients with aftercare planning and related tasks in partnership with the Care Coordinator. The position also includes transportation to activities, peer recovery meetings, appointments, and discharge locations when MaineCare transportation is unavailable; participation in training and supervision; documentation; and general housework and facility upkeep. The role requires professional, compassionate interactions with clients who may have complex histories, strict confidentiality, and professional collaboration with staff and community partners. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Compensation ranges from $20.00 to $22.00 per hour, based on experience. This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position.
Requirements
- Be a Peer Recovery Coach and/or a Certified Intentional Peer Support Specialist, or be able to obtain one of these certifications within six months of hire.
- Possess a valid driver’s license.
- Have a reliable vehicle.
- Be able to transport clients.
Responsibilities
- Provide support and encouragement to clients during treatment through engagement in the milieu, including games and conversation.
- Facilitate assigned group sessions, practicing empathy and modeling for clients.
- Partner with the Care Coordinator to help clients draft aftercare plans, apply for entitlements and benefits, and follow through with related tasks.
- Transport clients to and participate in recreation activities and peer recovery meetings, as well as transport clients to appointments and discharge locations when MaineCare transportation is unavailable.
- Participate in trainings, including Motivational Interviewing, to develop skills aligned with program core values and client engagement in peer recovery work.
- Assist with general housework and facility upkeep.
- Work professionally and compassionately with clients, maintaining strict confidentiality.
- Work professionally with Milestone staff, community partners, and stakeholders, and represent Milestone appropriately.
- Document activities in client records as needed.
- Participate in supervision with the Clinical Team Lead.
- Accept and perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Four weeks of annual accrued paid time off.
- Eight paid holidays.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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