Peer Recovery Partner

Location: Damariscotta

Maine Health Behavioral Health

Behavioral Health

Req #: 75386

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)

* 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

Maine Health 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 employment will depend on qualifications such as skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other job-related factors. The base range is an estimate and does not reflect the full value of our total compensation package.

The pay range for this position is $20.27 to $24.36 per hour.

Compensation for part-time positions is determined on a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).

In addition to base pay, Maine Health offers comprehensive benefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and, where applicable, shift differentials or other incentives.

If you have questions about this role, please contact [email protected]

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