Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRS) - Ellsworth
About The Position
AMHC is seeking a compassionate, motivated Peer Recovery Support Specialist to provide part-time support to participants in Adult Treatment Recovery Court at the Ellsworth Outpatient program. The specialist uses lived experience and peer support to help participants pursue recovery, stability, and personal growth. This role includes one-on-one and group support, assistance navigating treatment court requirements, connecting participants with community resources, documenting services, maintaining confidentiality, and collaborating with providers and the recovery court team. The schedule is three out of five days per week, no more than 24 hours per week, with occasional flexibility to meet participant and program needs.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Lived experience with a substance use disorder, or insider knowledge in recovery and willingness to self-identify.
- Experience in or with the criminal justice system.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Compassionate, nonjudgmental approach to helping others.
- Commitment to peer support values, professionalism, and ethical boundaries.
- Recovery Coach pathway: Complete Recovery Coach Academy training within four months of hire.
- Recovery Coach pathway: Complete CCAR Ethical Considerations for Recovery Coaches ethics training, or complete the CCAR training itself, during the first nine months of service.
- Recovery Coach pathway: Participate in monthly coachervision.
- Recovery Coach pathway: Register with the Maine Peer Recovery Coach Certification Board.
- Certified Intentional Peer Support Specialist pathway: Complete and submit CIPSS Pre-Training within the first 30 days of hire.
- Certified Intentional Peer Support Specialist pathway: Begin attending monthly co-reflections within 60 days of hire and continue until Core CIPSS training begins.
- Certified Intentional Peer Support Specialist pathway: Attend Peer Support 101 within 60 days of hire and apply for the next available Core Training.
Responsibilities
- Provide one-on-one and group peer support services.
- Use lived experience to encourage hope, motivation, and resilience.
- Support participants in achieving recovery and treatment goals.
- Help participants identify strengths and overcome barriers.
- Connect participants with community resources and recovery supports.
- Encourage self-advocacy, accountability, and personal growth.
- Assist participants in navigating treatment court requirements.
- Document services and maintain confidentiality.
- Collaborate with treatment providers, community partners, and the recovery court team.
Benefits
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Supportive, mission-driven environment
- Collaborative team focused on recovery and community wellness
- Meaningful work that changes lives
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
