Certified Intentional Peer Support Specialist

About the role

Spurwink is hiring a Certified Intentional Peer Support Specialist (CIPSS) for its new Lewiston Crisis Center. The center provides a supportive environment for individuals aged 14+ dealing with urgent behavioral health issues, offering stabilization, observation, assessment, and short-term intervention.

Responsibilities

• Use Intentional Peer Support (IPS) practices to build connections and trust.
• Share a lived experience ethically to normalize crisis experiences.
• Collaborate with crisis workers and other team members.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• A CIPSS certification and/or Certified Recovery Coach certification are preferred.
• Peer support work experience is required.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package including health/dental/vision/pet insurance, employer-paid life insurance, and short/long term disability.
• Retirement account with matching contribution after one year of service.
• Scholarships to ME Community Colleges and tuition reimbursement for UNE Master of Social Work Program.
• Eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.
• Quality supervision and paid training opportunities.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Flexibility of schedules and generous paid time off.
• Opportunity for same-day pay.
• Access to several discounts for health plan enrollees (hotels, electronics, auto, groceries, event tickets, and more).

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in this posting.

Schedule

Schedule details are not specified in this posting.