Peer Recovery Partner

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

Job summary

MaineHealth Behavioral Health is seeking a Peer Recovery Partner to provide one-on-one support in the community, at homes, or at the work location. The role includes group facilitation and helping clients access wellness and recovery opportunities within their communities.

The position emphasizes lived experience, recovery-oriented practice, and the ability to engage with diverse populations while maintaining professional boundaries. Training and certifications may be required within 9 months.

Qualifications

• Education: Some college coursework preferred.
• Licenses/Certifications: CIPSS certification may be required within 9 months; CIPSS maintenance may be required.
• Recovery Coach training may be required upon hire or within 9 months.
• Valid Driver’s License and vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one support in the community, at clients' homes, or at the work location.
• Facilitate group sessions and help connect individuals to wellness/recovery opportunities in their communities.

Skills

One-on-one support

Group facilitation

Computer proficiency

Recovery Coach training

Valid Driver’s License

Education

Some college coursework

Tools

CIPSS Certification

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

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 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.

If you have questions about this role, please contact [e-mail]

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