Peer Support Specialist- Per Diem

Essential Duties

• Provides ongoing support, care, and conversation to peers and family members when appropriate.
• Affords assistance to peers and staff with daily activities and duties.
• Participates in planning and problem-solving to assist peers in achieving goals identified in their treatment plan.
• Collaborates with staff and peers to engage in skill-building opportunities in community living.

Desired Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• One year of paid or unpaid peer support experience preferred.

Other Requirements

• Ability to obtain and 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 drivers license and travel within the service area is required.