Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRS) Caribou

AMHC Full-Time Caribou Outpatient

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

Were 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.

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

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

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

Primarily Monday through Friday business hours

Occasional flexibility required to meet participant and program needs

Help others discover their strengths

Support recovery resiliency and independence

Be part of a team committed to lasting change

• 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 drivers 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.