Peer Support Specialist- Beacon House

About the role

This position assists members of the Beacon House program in developing daily living opportunities for peers with chronic and persistent mental illness and/or substance use. The Peer Support Specialist applies the tools developed in their own recovery as well as the philosophy and values of Intentional Peer Support to collaborate, coach, and build relationships with peers. This position is based out of our Beacon House location in Rumford, is 32 hours per week, and schedule is generally Monday through Friday with the hours meeting the needs of clients and programming.

Responsibilities

• Provides ongoing support, care, and conversation to peers and family members when appropriate
• Assist peers and staff with daily activities and duties
• Participate in planning and problem-solving to assist peers in achieving goals identified in their treatment plan
• Along with staff and peers, participate in skill-building opportunities in community living

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Certified Intentional Peer Support Specialist with State of Maine Certification within 6 months of hire
• One year of paid or unpaid peer support experience preferred
• Ability to maintain the Certified Intentional Peer Support Specialist Training Program (CIPSS)
• Pre-employment background checks: Maine Background Check Center (SBI, Direct Care Worker Registry, Maine and National Sex Offender Registry, fraud, and federal debarment), DHHS- Child and Adult Protective, and DMV must be completed upon offer of hire and as a condition of continued employment
• Valid driver's license and travel within the service area is required

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, short and long-term disability, accident, critical illness & hospital indemnity
• Paid Time Off (up to 18 days for full-time employees)
• 13 paid holidays per year
• 403(b) pension plan with agency contribution and match
• Mileage reimbursement
• Community Concepts is a qualified employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
• Paid training opportunities

Starting Rate of Pay: $16.64/hour