Peer Recovery Partner

MaineHealth; Brunswick (ME); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Flexible work options

Student loan assistance

Professional development opportunities

Well-being resources

Job summary

MaineHealth is seeking a Peer Recovery Partner to deliver one-on-one support in the community, at clients’ homes, or at work locations. The role also includes group facilitation and helping individuals access wellness and recovery opportunities in their communities.

The position requires CIPSS or Recovery Coach training flexibility and a valid driver's license; prior peer-support experience is preferred. Proficiency with common computer tools is expected.

Qualifications

• Education: Some college coursework preferred.
• Licenses/ Certifications: CIPSS Certification or Recovery Coach training may be required within 9 months; valid driver’s license required.
• Experience: Experience providing one-on-one and/or group facilitation peer support preferred.
• Additional Skills/Requirements: Is in recovery and willing to self-identify; computer proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one support to people in the community, at their homes, or at the work location.
• Provide group facilitation and support people in connecting to wellness/recovery opportunities in their communities.

Skills

One-on-one peer support

Group facilitation

Computer proficiency

Recovery/ CIPSS awareness

Education

Some college coursework preferred

Job description

Summary

The Peer Recovery Partner role provides one-on-one support to people in the community, at their homes and/or at the location where the peer works. This role will also provide group facilitation and support people in connecting to wellness/recovery opportunities in their communities.

Description

MaineHealth Behavioral Health

Behavioral Health

Req #: 86398

Summary

The Peer Recovery Partner role provides one-on-one support to people in the community, at their homes and/or at the location where the peer works. This role will also provide group facilitation and support people in connecting to wellness/recovery opportunities in their communities.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities (KSAs)

• Education: Some college coursework preferred.
• License/Certifications: Completion of, or ability to complete relevant training to the position required. This may be the State of Maine Certified Intentional Peer Support Specialist (CIPSS) Certification. Provisional CIPSS Certification may be required within 9 months of start date. If CIPSS is required, the ability to maintain certification is required. Recovery Coach training may also be required upon hire or within 9 months of start date. Valid Driver’s License and vehicle available for work covered by liability insurance as specified by agency policy required.
• Experience: Experience providing one‑on‑one and/or group facilitation peer support preferred.
• Additional Skills/Requirements Required: Is receiving or has received services and/or supports related a history of substance use, is in active recovery and is willing to self‑identify on this basis with peers and in the community. Computer proficiency required.
• Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

Additional Information

MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources—so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.

We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization.Any offer of employmentwill depend onqualificationssuch asskills, relevant experience, education, certifications,and otherjob-relatedfactors. Thebase rangeis an estimate and does notreflect the full valueofourtotal compensationpackage.

The pay range for this position is $20.27to $24.36 per hour.

Compensation for part‑time positions is determined on a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full‑time equivalent (FTE).

In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offers comprehensive benefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and, where applicable, shift differentials or other incentives.

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