Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRS) - Ellsworth
About The Position
AMHC is hiring a part-time Peer Recovery Support Specialist to support participants in Adult Treatment Recovery Court at its Ellsworth outpatient program. The role uses lived experience to help participants build confidence, overcome barriers, and pursue recovery, stability, and personal growth. The specialist provides peer support, helps participants work toward treatment and recovery goals, connects them with community resources, and assists with treatment court requirements. The position involves collaboration with treatment providers, community partners, and the recovery court team, as well as documenting services and maintaining confidentiality. 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. Pay is $17.67–$21.21 per hour.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Lived experience in recovery from 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.
- For Recovery Coach requirements: complete Recovery Coach Academy training within four months of hire; complete CCAR Ethical Considerations for Recovery Coaches ethics training or CCAR training during the first nine months of service; participate in monthly coachervision; and register with the Maine Peer Recovery Coach Certification Board.
- For Certified Intentional Peer Support Specialists (CIPPS): complete and submit CIPSS Pre-Training within 30 days of hire; begin monthly co-reflections within 60 days and continue until Core CIPSS training begins; and attend Peer Support 101 and apply for the next available Core Training within 60 days of hire.
Responsibilities
- Provide one-on-one and group peer support services.
- Use lived experience to inspire hope, motivation, and resilience.
- Support participants in achieving recovery and treatment goals.
- Help individuals 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
