Peer Recovery Partner

MaineHealth; Brunswick (ME); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Flexible work policy

Student loan assistance

Job summary

MaineHealth is seeking a Peer Recovery Partner in Brunswick, Maine, to provide essential one-on-one support and group facilitation for individuals in the community. The ideal candidate will have experience in peer support and a background in recovery.

The position offers opportunities for connecting peers to wellness and recovery programs, along with flexible benefits that cater to personal and professional needs. If you are committed to supporting individuals on their recovery journey, apply now!

Qualifications

• Some college education is preferred.
• CIPSS certification required or to be obtained within 9 months.
• Experience with peer support on a one-on-one or group basis.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one and group facilitation support to peers.
• Connect individuals to wellness and recovery opportunities.

Skills

One-on-one peer support

Group facilitation

Computer proficiency

Active recovery experience

Education

Some college coursework

CIPSS Certification

Job description

Behavioral Health

Req #: 75383

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)

1. Education: Some college coursework preferred.
2. 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.
3. Experience: Experience providing one‑on‑one and/or group facilitation peer support preferred.
4. Additional Skills/Requirements Required: Is receiving or has received services and/or supports related to 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.
5. Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

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Additional Information

With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you’ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it. We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow – programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well‑being resources for you and your family. MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you’re looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best‑in‑class care, apply today.

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