Intentional Peer Support Line Specialist
Sweetser · Portland, ME · 1 wk ago
OTHR$18–$19/hrFull-time
Summary
Schedule: 4pm-12am Wednesday-Saturday!
Hourly Rate: $18-$19, depending on certification
Education
High School diploma or equivalent.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Required
- Provisional CIPS Certification required within 12 months of hire date.
- State of Maine Certified Intentional Peer Support Specialist (CIPSS) Certification preferred.
- Maintain CIPSS Certification annually.
Experience
- Lived experience of Recovery from Mental Illness or Co-occurring Substance Use Disorder (SUD).
- Willing to self-identify with peers on this basis in the community.
- Paid, or unpaid, peer support experience preferred.
Knowledge and Skills
- Demonstrates understanding of Intentional Peer Support within 90 days of hire.
- Demonstrates knowledge of personal Recovery.
- Ability to be “emotionally present”; recognize when you are not, seek support, and communicate this to the assigned manager.
- Ability to work with diverse populations and accept differences in perspective and values.
- Basic computer skills including receiving and sending emails.