About the role
Description
AMHC is seeking a compassionate and recovery-oriented full-time
Peer Recovery Coach in Calais
to provide non-clinical support services to individuals working to establish and maintain recovery from substance use disorders.
This role emphasizes
respect, empowerment, self-direction, and hope
, using lived experience to support others on their recovery journey.
Position Summary
The Peer Recovery Coach provides peer support, education, advocacy, and linkage to community resources for individuals with substance use disorders. This position works in a variety of community settings and promotes recovery-based care through relationship-building, role modeling, and practical support.
Key Responsibilities:
Demonstrate Recovery-Based Values
Maintain a personal belief in recovery and optimism for others’ success
Respect and honor each individual’s unique recovery path
Value diversity and engage individuals at all stages of recovery
Serve as a positive peer role model
Assessment & Treatment Services
- Engage individuals in recovery centers, behavioral health settings, hospitals, shelters, law enforcement settings, and the community
- Conduct Recovery Capital Assessments and support the development of recovery goals and wellness plans
- Assist with referrals and coordination of mental health and substance use services
- Help remove barriers to care, including transportation when needed
- Connect individuals to housing, medical care, insurance, and workforce resources
Peer Support & Recovery Coaching
- Build trusting, supportive, non-judgmental relationships
- Provide emotional support and identify when additional intervention is needed
- Facilitate skill-building and psycho-educational groups (e.g., WRAP)
- Teach coping, self-care, problem-solving, and recovery skills
- Advocate for the needs of recoverees and support self-advocacy
- Share lived recovery experience in a purposeful, supportive way
- Community Outreach & Education Participate in outreach activities
- Assist in educating families and the community about recovery and stigma reduction
- Offer recovery-focused trainings and in-services as needed
Policy, Documentation & Ethics
- Follow all agency policies and procedures
- Maintain confidentiality and ethical standards
- Complete required documentation and training
- Participate in meetings, supervision, and ongoing professional development
- Identify opportunities for service improvement
General Expectations
- Maintain confidentiality of client and agency information
- Foster a welcoming and inclusive environment
- Work collaboratively with team members and community partners
- Be flexible to meet program needs, including occasional overtime
- Why Join AMHC? Mission-driven, recovery-focused work
Supportive team environment
Opportunity to use lived experience to make a meaningful impact
Training and professional growth opportunities We Offer: Health Dental Vision Life & supplemental insurances Pet insurance Health savings accounts Flexible spending accounts Tuition reimbursement PTO and floating holidays
Requirements
This position requires a minimum of a
High School Diploma
or its equivalent.
The individual
must be in recovery for a minimum of 1 year
and is willing to self-identify as a person in recovery;
OR, have lived experience
such as living with a family member or friend with a substance use disorder.
Reliable transportation required
.
Valid driver’s license is preferred.
Be trained in the Recovery Coach Academy CCAR Model (Connecticut Community of Addiction Recovery), as well as CCAR Ethics training. Once training is completed, a recovery coach will be required to register with the State of Maine as a registered recovery coach.
AMHC is an equal opportunity employer.