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Portland Recovery Community Center

Peer Support Specialist

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What they do

A Social or Human Services Specialist identifies and arranges community services for clients. Can involve coordination of services for people with disabilities or those in recovery. They may also coordinate housing or job training assistance for immigrants, veterans, former inmates or families in crisis and can be involved in advocating for client needs.

$62,804 / year median in Maine

+16% projected growth

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Job Description

MUST SUBMIT COVER LETTER AND RESUME TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION
Position Summary:
The Peer Support Specialist is a person in recovery who assists in establishing a safe and welcoming environment at PRCC for all visitors and members. The Peer Support Specialist provides mentoring and guidance to members. They are responsible for contributing to the excellence of operations and atmosphere at the center, assisting guests, providing a staff presence, welcoming new visitors, and providing tours.
FLSA Classification:
Hourly Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Extends peer support to members and visitors by listening and sharing recovery experience Helps guide participants to available supports, including meetings, activities, recovery coaching, and telephone recovery support Connects people with community resources as needed Helps set up rooms for meetings and assures that participants have what they need Contributes to welcoming environment, greeting, making coffee, cleaning, and stocking supplies Opens and closes building in accordance with procedures (for example, lights, music, white board, alarm system) Reports to:
Peer Support Coordinator Supervises:
None Professional Qualifications:
Personal experience in recovery Familiarity with recovery community center model Registered peer recovery coach preferred Responsible and reliable with flexibility to meet changing needs Strong communication skills and passion for recovery Excellent personal and professional boundaries
Work Schedule:
This is a part-time position that includes evenings and weekends.