Full-Time Peer Recovery Coach & Aftercare Navigator

Milestone Recovery; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks PTO annually

8 paid holidays

Job summary

Milestone Recovery in Portland, ME is seeking a Peer Recovery Coach to support clients in the Milestone Residential Treatment Program. You will be part of the Milestone RTP team, providing engagement, empathy, and peer support throughout treatment.

You will help with aftercare planning, entitlements, transportation, and coordination with the Care Coordinator, all while maintaining strict confidentiality and professional collaboration with Milestone staff.

Qualifications

• Must be a Peer Recovery Coach and/or Certified IPSS Specialist or obtain one within 6 months of hire.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, have a reliable vehicle, and be able to transport clients.
• Full-time, benefits-eligible position with PTO and paid holidays.

Responsibilities

• Function as a member of the Milestone RTP team and support clients during treatment.
• Facilitate group sessions to practice empathy and model peer recovery skills.
• Assist with aftercare planning, entitlements/benefits applications, and follow-up tasks.
• Provide transportation to activities, appointments, and meetings when needed.
• Participate in trainings (e.g., Motivational Interviewing) to strengthen engagement with clients.
• Maintain confidentiality and work professionally with clients and staff.
• Document activities in client records and participate in supervision.

Skills

Empathy

Group facilitation

Client engagement

Motivational interviewing

Education

Peer Recovery Coach certification

IPSS certification

Job description

Milestone Recovery in Portland, ME is seeking a Peer Recovery Coach to support clients in the Milestone Residential Treatment Program. You will be part of the Milestone RTP team, providing engagement, empathy, and peer support throughout treatment.

You will help with aftercare planning, entitlements, transportation, and coordination with the Care Coordinator, all while maintaining strict confidentiality and professional collaboration with Milestone staff.