Certified Intentional Peer Support Specialist (CIPSS)

About the role

This is a meaningful opportunity to use your lived experience, personal recovery journey, and passion for helping others to make a lasting impact in the lives of adults and youth living with serious mental illness.

Responsibilities

• Use your lived experience and recovery journey to inspire hope, provide encouragement, and support individuals as they build meaningful lives in recovery.
• Partner with clients one-on-one and in group settings to help identify goals, develop recovery plans, strengthen self-advocacy skills, and celebrate progress along the way.
• Help individuals connect with housing, community resources, support groups, and services that promote independence, stability, and overall well-being.
• Work closely with providers, nurses, social workers, medical assistants, and care team members to support whole-person care and help clients achieve their recovery goals.
• Serve as a champion for recovery by helping individuals build confidence, find their voice, overcome barriers, and navigate systems of care with dignity and respect.
• Expand your knowledge and skills through ongoing training, including completion and maintenance of Maine's Certified Intentional Peer Support Specialist (CIPSS) certification.
• Join an organization committed to improving the health and well-being of Maine communities while helping individuals discover their strengths, achieve greater independence, and thrive in recovery.

Requirements

• A High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous Experience with Electronic Health Record preferred.
• Completion of the Maine Office of Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services (SAMHS) curriculum for CIPSS. Curriculum must be completed, and certificate awarded within 9 months of employment.
• Maintain CIPSS certification, once achieved.
• Will have up-to-date training and certification in Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Health & Safety Institute. Must obtain within 2 weeks if not current at hire.

Qualifications

• Having a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record and/or an appropriate length of driving experience for insurance purposes is required.

Skills

• Passion for recovery and helping others.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.
• Knowledge of mental health disorders and recovery processes.

Benefits

• Federally Qualified Health Center offering integrated Medical Home Model.
• Collegial professional atmosphere with informed leadership.
• Flexible schedules supportive of work/life balance.
• Competitive compensation and generous benefits.

Pay

• Details available upon request.

Schedule

• Part-Time, Monday / Wednesday / Friday, 8am-4:30pm (Schedule can have some flexibility depending on your needs.)

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