Peer Support Specialist
MaineHealth · Belfast, ME · 2 wk ago
On-siteOTHROther
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.
Responsibilities
- Provide one-on-one support to people in the community, at their homes and/or at the location where the peer supporter works.
- Provide group facilitation and support people in connecting to wellness/recovery opportunities in their communities.
Requirements
- Education: High School diploma or GED preferred.
- Licenses/Certifications: 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, the ability to maintain certification is required.
- Valid Driver’s License and vehicle available for work covered by liability insurance as specified by agency policy required.
- Experience: Experience providing one-on-one and/or group facilitation peer support preferred.
Qualifications
- 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.
Skills
- N/A
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
N/A
Benefits
- Paid parental leave
- A flexible work policy
- Student loan assistance
- Training and education
- Well-being resources for you and your family