Peer Recovery Partner

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one support to individuals in the community, at their homes, or at the peer’s work location.
• Facilitate group sessions.
• Assist individuals in connecting to wellness and recovery opportunities in the community.

Requirements

• Education: Some college coursework preferred.
• License/Certifications: Completion of, or ability to complete, relevant training to the position; 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 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: Providing one-on-one and/or group facilitation peer support preferred.
• Additional Skills/Requirements Required: Must be receiving or have received services and/or supports related to a history of substance use, be in active recovery, and be willing to self-identify on this basis with peers and in the community. Computer proficiency required.

Benefits

• Paid parental leave
• Flexible work options
• Student loan assistance
• Professional development opportunities
• Well-being resources
• Comprehensive benefits
• Recognition programs
• Career growth opportunities
• Shift differentials or other incentives (where applicable)

Pay

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, MaineHealth offers comprehensive benefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and, where applicable, shift differentials or other incentives. The base range is an estimate and does not reflect the full value of the total compensation package; any offer of employment will depend on qualifications such as skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other job‑related factors.