The Peer Recovery Coach is an individual who is in recovery from substance use disorder and who is willing to self-identify on this basis with OHH members. Their life experience and recovery allow them to provide recovery support in such way that others can benefit from their experience.

This is a part time position, 20 hours per week.

Because the Peer Recovery Coach will occasionally drive to a client’s home in order to provide services, proof of vehicle insurance at $50K/$100K and a valid Maine driver’s license are required.

Duties include and are not limited to:

• Identifying individual needs for peer supports through interaction with the OHH team and clients.
• Providing individual and group peer support to OHH team clients.
• Acting as a peer role model, demonstrating effective interpersonal communications and community integration strategies.
• Assisting clients with understanding their rights and responsibilities as recipients of substance use and co-occurring use disorder services
• Networking with current programs and advocating for new opportunities for client in community supports, programs, and activities of their choice
• Assisting clients with understanding their experience of substance use disorder(s) and co- occurring mental health issues through shared common experience as peers
• Understanding and actively supporting the mission of the OHH model, the client directed outcome informed client model, and the principles of recovery
• Providing a unique perspective as a participating member of the OHH, helping staff to understand substance use disorders through the client experience
• Attending and actively participating in all OHH staff and team meetings and supervisions
• Assisting clients with transportation in conjunction with the goals on their ISP
• Accepting and following through on guidance for professional growth and performance improvement in clinical and administrative supervisions
• Attending all Agency required trainings and meetings
• Understanding and following Agency and department policies and procedures
• Completing and submitting accurate and timely reports
• Functioning in a cost-effective manner with regard to utilization of time, mileage, and job- related expenses
• Providing added individual and program consultations around any area in which you demonstrate special expertise
• Maintaining strict confidentiality of all client-related and staff-related information
• Participating in required and elective staff development activities in accord with the individual staff development plan
• Consistently adheres to Federal, State, and local statues and regulations
• Other duties as assigned

Position Requirements:

• Proof of vehicle insurance at $50K/$100K and a valid Maine drivers license are required
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Self-identified individual who is in long-term recovery (18 months minimum) from a substance use disorder
• Peer Recovery Coach certification within 1 year of hire
• Intermediate level computer experience

Benefits:

• Mileage reimbursement
• Flexible schedule
• Paid travel time
• Generous Earned Benefit Time
• Working in a team oriented environment

Assistance Plus provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.