Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRS)
About The Position
AMHC is hiring a full-time Peer Recovery Support Specialist to support participants in Adult Treatment Recovery Court at its Caribou Outpatient location. The role uses lived experience to encourage hope, motivation, resilience, recovery, and personal growth. The specialist provides individual and group peer support, helps participants work toward recovery and treatment goals, identifies strengths and barriers, connects participants with community and recovery resources, and helps them navigate treatment court requirements. The position also involves documenting services, maintaining confidentiality, and collaborating with treatment providers, community partners, and the recovery court team. The schedule is primarily Monday through Friday during business hours, with occasional flexibility to meet participant and program needs. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, relevant lived experience, criminal justice system experience, a valid driver’s license, and reliable transportation. Additional training, certification-board registration, and ongoing peer-support learning requirements apply.
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.
- Passion for empowering individuals on their recovery journey.
- For Recovery Coaches: complete Recovery Coach Academy training within four months of hire; complete CCAR Ethical Considerations for Recovery Coaches 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.
- Complete required recovery coach or Certified Intentional Peer Support Specialist training and participation requirements, as applicable.
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
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
