Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRS) - Ellsworth

Aroostook Mental Health Services, Inc.; Ellsworth (ME); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Aroostook Mental Health Services, Inc. in Ellsworth is seeking a compassionate peer support specialist to work part-time with adults in recovery through the Treatment Recovery Court program. You will provide one-on-one and group support, using your lived experience to inspire hope and resilience.

The schedule is 3 days per week, up to 24 hours total, with occasional flexibility. You will document services, maintain confidentiality, and collaborate with treatment providers to help participants

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Lived experience with substance use disorder.
• Experience in or with the criminal justice system.
• 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.
• Attend monthly coachervision.
• Register with the Maine Peer Recovery Coach Certification Board.
• CIPPS: Pre-Training within 30 days; monthly co-reflections; Core CIPSS training begins within 60 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one and group peer support services.
• Use lived recovery 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

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Compassionate approach

Peer support values

Professionalism

Ethical boundaries

Empower others

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Description

AMHC | Part-Time | Ellsworth Outpatient

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

Occasional flexibility required to meet participant and program needs

3 out of 5 days a week, no more than 24 hours each week

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.

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