Peer Support Specialist

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.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED preferred
• Completion of, or ability to complete relevant training to the position required, such as the State of Maine Certified Intentional Peer Support Specialist (CIPSS) Certification
• Provisional CIPSS Certification may be required within 9 months of hire, with the ability to maintain certification if CIPSS is required
• Valid Driver’s License and vehicle available for work covered by liability insurance as specified by agency policy
• Experience providing one-on-one and/or group facilitation peer support preferred
• Is receiving or has received services and/or supports related to either significant mental health challenge(s) or a history of substance use and is willing to self-identify on this basis with peers and in the community
• Computer proficiency required

Benefits

With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you’ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them. We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow, including paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.