Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRS)
AMHC
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- Pay
- $35.7K to $42.8K
- a year
- Location
- Caribou, ME
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 21
- 2 days ago
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About the company
AMHC
Mental health care · 201 to 500 employees
What you'll do
- Provide one-on-one and group peer support services
- Support participants in achieving recovery and treatment goals
- Help individuals identify strengths and overcome barriers
- Connect participants with community resources and recovery supports
- Assist participants in navigating treatment court requirements
- Document services and maintain confidentiality
- Collaborate with treatment providers, community partners, and the recovery court team
What you need
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Experience in or with the criminal justice system
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
- Complete Recovery Coach Academy training within four months of hire
- Complete CCAR ethics training within the first nine months of service
- Register with the Maine Peer Recovery Coach Certification Board
Key skills
Lived experience in recoveryCommunication and interpersonal skillsCompassionate, nonjudgmental approachPeer support valuesProfessionalismEthical boundariesRecovery Coach Academy trainingValid driver’s license
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Perks
- Ongoing training
- Professional development
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Job Type
Full-time
Description
AMHC | Full-Time | Caribou 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
full-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
Apply today and help individuals build a stronger future through recovery.
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.
Salary Description
$35,692 - $42,831 annually