Peer Recovery Partner

MaineHealth; Damariscotta (ME); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Paid parental leave

Student loan assistance

Professional development opportunities

Well-being resources

Job summary

MaineHealth's Lincoln Hospital is seeking a Peer Recovery Partner to provide one-on-one support in the community, at clients’ homes, or at the workplace. The role also involves leading group sessions and helping clients connect to wellness and recovery opportunities in their communities.

Applicants should have some college coursework, relevant training (CIPSS preferred), and a valid driver's license. Experience in peer support and computer proficiency are important requirements.

Qualifications

• Education: Some college coursework preferred.
• License/Certifications: CIPSS certification or ability to obtain; driver’s license required.
• Experience: Experience providing one-on-one and/or group facilitation peer support preferred.
• Additional Skills/Requirements: Must be in recovery and willing to identify as such; computer proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one support to people in the community, at homes, or at the work site.
• Facilitate group sessions and support connections to wellness/recovery opportunities within the community.

Skills

One-on-one support

Group facilitation

Computer proficiency

Education

Some college coursework

Tools

CIPSS Certification (Preferred)

Job description

Description

Lincoln Hospital

Behavioral Health
Req #: 94948

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 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

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.

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.