Certified Behavioral Health Peer Support Specialist-Hybrid

PENQUIS; Bangor (ME); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Paid PTO after hire

Paid training

Retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness incentives

Employee assistance program

Job summary

PENQUIS in Bangor, Maine, is seeking a Behavioral Health Home Support Specialist. This part-time, 30-hour-per-week position offers daytime hours with the potential to become full-time and will service Penobscot & Piscataquis counties.

You will apply your recovery experience to support participants in long-term recovery, within a hybrid work arrangement. Qualified candidates must hold CIPSS certification (or provisional) within 9 months of hire, have a Maine driver’s license and meet background

Qualifications

• Must have CIPSS Certification or receive Provisional CIPSS Certification within nine (9) months of hire date.
• State of Maine driver's license in good standing and reliable insured transportation.
• Willing to identify as someone who has received mental health services to support others.
• 12 months of work experience or less is required.

Responsibilities

• Apply recovery tools and personal experience to build connections as part of the Behavioral Health Home (BHH) team.
• Model recovery-oriented behaviors and share skills/resources that aided in personal or family recovery.
• Assist clients in identifying personal goals and understanding their rights and responsibilities as recipients of mental health services.
• Provide access to recovery tools and resources (books, internet, pamphlets, etc.) as appropriate.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

PENQUIS in Bangor, Maine, is seeking a Behavioral Health Home Support Specialist. This part-time, 30-hour-per-week position offers daytime hours with the potential to become full-time and will service Penobscot & Piscataquis counties.

You will apply your recovery experience to support participants in long-term recovery, within a hybrid work arrangement. Qualified candidates must hold CIPSS certification (or provisional) within 9 months of hire, have a Maine driver’s license and meet background