Peer Recovery Coach

Aroostook Mental Health Services, Inc.; Calais (ME); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Vision

Life & supplemental insurances

Pet insurance

Health savings accounts

Flexible spending accounts

Tuition reimbursement

PTO and floating holidays

Job summary

AMHC in Calais, ME seeks a compassionate Peer Recovery Coach to provide non-clinical support for individuals pursuing recovery from substance use disorders. The role emphasizes respect, empowerment, self-direction, and hope, drawing on lived experience to inspire others on their recovery journeys.

The Peer Recovery Coach collaborates across settings to promote recovery-based care, delivers education and advocacy, and connects people to housing, medical care, insurance, and workforce resources.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be in recovery for at least 1 year or have lived experience.
• Reliable transportation; valid driver’s license preferred.
• Training in CCAR Recovery Coach Academy and CCAR Ethics; must register with State of Maine as a recovery coach.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer support, education, advocacy, and linkage to resources.
• Engage individuals in recovery centers, hospitals, shelters, and community settings to promote recovery-based care.
• Build trusting, non-judgmental relationships and offer coping and recovery skills.
• Assist with referrals, transportation barriers, and housing/medical resources.
• Educate families and community about recovery and reduce stigma.
• Maintain confidentiality and complete required documentation and supervision.

Skills

Peer support

Recovery coaching

Empathy

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Description

AMHC is seeking a compassionate and recovery-oriented full-time Peer Recovery Coach in Calais to provide non-clinical support services to individuals working to establish and maintain recovery from substance use disorders.

This role emphasizes respect, empowerment, self-direction, and hope, using lived experience to support others on their recovery journey.

Position Summary

The Peer Recovery Coach provides peer support, education, advocacy, and linkage to community resources for individuals with substance use disorders. This position works in a variety of community settings and promotes recovery-based care through relationship-building, role modeling, and practical support.

Key Responsibilities:

Demonstrate Recovery-Based Values

• Maintain a personal belief in recovery and optimism for others’ success
  
• Respect and honor each individual’s unique recovery path
  
• Value diversity and engage individuals at all stages of recovery
  
• Serve as a positive peer role model
  

Assessment & Treatment Services

• Engage individuals in recovery centers, behavioral health settings, hospitals, shelters, law enforcement settings, and the community
  
• Conduct Recovery Capital Assessments and support the development of recovery goals and wellness plans
  
• Assist with referrals and coordination of mental health and substance use services
  
• Help remove barriers to care, including transportation when needed
  
• Connect individuals to housing, medical care, insurance, and workforce resources
  

Peer Support & Recovery Coaching

• Build trusting, supportive, non-judgmental relationships
  
• Provide emotional support and identify when additional intervention is needed
  
• Facilitate skill-building and psycho-educational groups (e.g., WRAP)
  
• Teach coping, self-care, problem-solving, and recovery skills
  
• Advocate for the needs of recoverees and support self-advocacy
  
• Share lived recovery experience in a purposeful, supportive way
  

Community Outreach & Education

• Participate in outreach activities
  
• Assist in educating families and the community about recovery and stigma reduction
  
• Offer recovery-focused trainings and in-services as needed
  

Policy, Documentation & Ethics

• Follow all agency policies and procedures
  
• Maintain confidentiality and ethical standards
  
• Complete required documentation and training
  
• Participate in meetings, supervision, and ongoing professional development
  
• Identify opportunities for service improvement
  

General Expectations

• Maintain confidentiality of client and agency information
  
• Foster a welcoming and inclusive environment
  
• Work collaboratively with team members and community partners
  
• Be flexible to meet program needs, including occasional overtime
  

Why Join AMHC?

• Mission-driven, recovery-focused work
  
• Supportive team environment
  
• Opportunity to use lived experience to make a meaningful impact
  
• Training and professional growth opportunities

We Offer:

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Life & supplemental insurances
• Pet insurance
• Health savings accounts
• Flexible spending accounts
• Tuition reimbursement
• PTO and floating holidays
  

Requirements

• This position requires a minimum of a High School Diploma or its equivalent.
• The individual must be in recovery for a minimum of 1 year and is willing to self-identify as a person in recovery; OR, have lived experience such as living with a family member or friend with a substance use disorder.
• Reliable transportation required. Valid driver’s license is preferred.
• Be trained in the Recovery Coach Academy CCAR Model (Connecticut Community of Addiction Recovery), as well as CCAR Ethics training. Once training is completed, a recovery coach will be required to register with the State of Maine as a registered recovery coach.

AMHC is an equal opportunity employer.