Peer Recovery Partner

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

Job summary

MaineHealth is seeking a Peer Recovery Partner to provide one-on-one support in the community and at home, with additional group facilitation to connect clients to wellness and recovery resources. The role emphasizes recovery identity and active engagement with peers in the community.

Qualifications include some college coursework, CIPSS or Recovery Coach training, a valid driver’s license, and computer proficiency. Employment details reflect a base pay range with benefits and flexible options.

Qualifications

• Education: Some college coursework preferred.
• Certification: CIPSS or Recovery Coach training may be required with a valid driver’s license.
• Experience: One-on-one and/or group facilitation peer support preferred.
• Must be in active recovery and willing to self-identify with peers.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one peer support in community or home settings.
• Facilitate group sessions and connect clients to wellness/recovery opportunities.

Education

Some college coursework preferred

CIPSS Certification or CIPSS training

Recovery Coach training (upon hire/within 9 months)

Valid Driver’s License

Computer proficiency

Tools

Computer proficiency

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.

The base 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 isdeterminedon a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).

In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offerscomprehensivebenefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and,where applicable,shiftdifferentials or other incentives.

Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute:

Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.

Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.