Peer Recovery Coach

Aroostook Mental Health Services, Inc.; Caribou (ME); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Aroostook Mental Health Services, Inc. in Caribou, ME, is seeking a full-time Peer Recovery Coach to support individuals on their recovery journey using lived experience. This role emphasizes respect, empowerment, and hope, delivering non-clinical support across community settings.

You will build recovery-based relationships, assist with referrals, connect people to housing, healthcare, and workforce resources, and promote wraparound services with a person-centered approach.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be in recovery for at least 1 year or have lived experience.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver's license preferred.
• Complete CCAR Recovery Coach Academy model and ethics training.
• Willing to register as a Maine registered recovery coach.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate Recovery-Based Values in all interactions.
• Engage individuals in recovery centers, hospitals, shelters, and community settings.
• Conduct Recovery Capital Assessments and support goal setting.
• Assist with referrals and coordination of mental health and substance use services.
• Help remove barriers to care and connect to housing, healthcare, and workforce resources.
• Provide peer support, coaching, and psycho-educational group facilitation.
• Advocate for recoverees and support self-advocacy.

Skills

Lived experience

Peer support

Recovery coaching

Transportation awareness

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Recovery Coach Academy CCAR Model

CCAR Ethics training

Job description

AMHC is seeking a compassionate and recovery-oriented full-time Peer Recovery Coach in Caribou 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

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.