Impactful Peer Recovery Coach - Build Hope & Connections

AMHC; Maine; Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

AMHC is expanding recovery support services in Calais or Machias and seeks a Peer Recovery Coach to join our team. This role leverages lived recovery experience to connect with individuals on their recovery journey, provide encouragement, and link them to needed resources within the community.

You will build relationships, offer recovery-focused support, and help clients identify goals and develop wellness plans, while connecting them to housing, employment, healthcare, and other services as

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year in recovery and willingness to self-identify as a person in recovery OR lived experience supporting a family member or friend with a substance use disorder.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Must be trained in CCAR model and CCAR ethics training; must register with Maine as a registered recovery coach.

Responsibilities

• Build meaningful, trusting relationships with individuals in recovery.
• Share hope, encouragement, and recovery-focused support.
• Help individuals identify goals and develop recovery wellness plans.
• Connect people with treatment, housing, employment, healthcare, and other community resources.
• Assist individuals in overcoming barriers to accessing services.
• Facilitate skill development, problem-solving, and self-care strategies.
• Serve as an advocate, mentor, and positive role model within the recovery community.
• Participate in community outreach and recovery-focused education efforts.

Skills

Empathy

Active listening

Advocacy

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

AMHC is expanding recovery support services in Calais or Machias and seeks a Peer Recovery Coach to join our team. This role leverages lived recovery experience to connect with individuals on their recovery journey, provide encouragement, and link them to needed resources within the community.

You will build relationships, offer recovery-focused support, and help clients identify goals and develop wellness plans, while connecting them to housing, employment, healthcare, and other services as