Peer Support Specialist - ACT (Assertive Community Treatment)

About the role

The Peer Support Specialist role provides one-on-one support to people in the community, at their homes and/or at the location where the peer supporter works. This role will also provide group facilitation and support people in connecting to wellness/recovery opportunities in their communities. This is a community-based program, that would require up to 80% of the workday spent in patient's homes.

Responsibilities

• Works collaboratively with all members of the multidisciplinary ACT to assist our patients.

Requirements

• Completion of, or ability to complete relevant training to the position required. This may be the State of Maine Certified Intentional Peer Support Specialist (CIPSS) Certification.
• Provisional CIPSS Certification may be required within 9 months of hire if CIPSS is required.
• Valid Driver’s License and vehicle available for work covered by liability insurance as specified by agency policy required.
• Experience providing one-on-one and/or group facilitation peer support preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Computer proficiency required.

Skills

• Self-identification on this basis with peers and in the community.

Benefits

• Paid parental leave.
• A flexible work policy.
• Student loan assistance.
• Training and education.
• Well-being resources for you and your family.

Pay

N/A

Schedule

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