Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRS)

Aroostook Mental Health Services, Inc.; Marshfield (ME); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Aroostook Mental Health Services, Inc. invites applicants for a part-time Recovery Coach position in Machias to support adults in recovery through the Adult Treatment Recovery Court.

You will provide peer support, help participants set and meet goals, and collaborate with the recovery court team to promote stability and personal growth. Ideal candidates bring lived recovery experience, plus understanding of the criminal justice system, and a commitment to ethical peer support.

Qualifications

• Lived experience with a substance use disorder or insider knowledge in recovery.
• Lived experience within the criminal justice system.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Recovery Coach Academy training within four months of hire.
• CCAR Ethical Considerations training or CCAR training within nine months.
• Participation in monthly coachervision.
• Certification/participation with Maine Peer Recovery Coach Certification Board.
• Core CIPSS training timelines and prerequisites.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one and group peer support services.
• Use your lived experience to inspire hope, motivation, and resilience.
• Support participants in achieving recovery and treatment goals.
• Help individuals identify strengths and overcome barriers.
• Connect participants with community resources and recovery supports.
• Encourage self-advocacy, accountability, and personal growth.
• Assist participants in navigating treatment court requirements.
• Document services and maintain confidentiality.
• Collaborate with treatment providers, community partners, and the recovery court team.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Compassionate approach

Peer support values

Empowering others

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

AMHC | Part-Time | MachiasOutpatient

Are you passionate about helping others overcome barriers, build confidence, and create lasting change?

We're looking for a compassionate, motivated individual to support participants in Adult Treatment Recovery Court part-time as they work toward recovery, stability, and a brighter future.

What You'll Do

• Provide one-on-one and group peer support services
• Use your lived experience to inspire hope, motivation, and resilience
• Support participants in achieving recovery and treatment goals
• Help individuals identify strengths and overcome barriers
• Connect participants with community resources and recovery supports
• Encourage self-advocacy, accountability, and personal growth
• Assist participants in navigating treatment court requirements
• Document services and maintain confidentiality
• Collaborate with treatment providers, community partners, and the recovery court team

What We're Looking For

• Lived experience in recovery from substance use disorder
• Lived experience within the criminal justice system
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Compassionate, nonjudgmental approach to helping others
• Commitment to peer support values, professionalism, and ethical boundaries
• Passion for empowering individuals on their recovery journey

Why Join Our Team

• Meaningful work that changes lives
• Opportunity to use your experience to help others succeed
• Supportive, mission-driven environment
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Collaborative team focused on recovery and community wellness

Schedule

• Primarily Monday through Friday business hours
• Occasional flexibility required to meet participant and program needs

Ready to Make a Difference?

• Help others discover their strengths
• Support recovery, resiliency, and independence
• Be part of a team committed to lasting change

Requirements

• This position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• The individual must have lived experience with a substance use disorder, or insider knowledge in recovery and be willing to self-identify.
• Must have experience in or with the criminal justice system.
• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Recovery Coach requirements:
• Complete Recovery Coach Academy training within four (4) months of date of hire.
• Complete the CCAR Ethical Considerations for Recovery Coaches ethics training or complete the CCAR training itself during the first nine (9) months of service.
• Take part in monthly coachervision.
• Register with the Maine Peer Recovery Coach Certification Board
• Certified Intentional Peer Support Specialists (CIPPS) requirements:
• Within the first 30 days of hire CIPSS Pre-Training completed and submitted.
• Within 60 days of hire begin attending monthly co-reflections and continue attending co-reflections monthly until Core CIPSS training begins.
• Within 60 days of hire attend Peer Support 101 and apply for the next available Core Training.

AMHC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.