Certified Intentional Peer Support Specialist

MaineGuide; Fairfield, Northern (ME, KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Mileage reimbursement

Earned Time Off

401k agency contribution

Competitive pay

Job summary

Catholic Charities Maine is seeking a Part-Time Certified Intentional Peer Support Specialist to work with the BHH team in Fairfield/Augusta, supporting people with severe and persistent mental illness. The CIPSS certification is required or obtainable, with travel as needed to community settings.

The role emphasizes coordinating peer services, advocating for clients, and building natural support networks within Central Maine, with a flexible, part-time schedule and competitive pay.

Qualifications

• A CIPSS-certified peer support specialist is required, or willing to complete CIPSS certification.
• Ability to work with people in recovery from mental illness and provide peer support.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and provide access to peer support services and groups.
• Maintain updated information on area peer services.
• Assist members in identifying and developing natural support networks.
• Meet clients in office, homes, and community; may travel throughout Central Maine.

Skills

Empathy

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Boundary setting

Education

Maine CIPSS curriculum completion

Job description

PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST

Turn your lived experience into Professional Empowerment by joining the Catholic Charities Maine Behavioral Health Network!

We are searching for a Part-Time Certified Intentional Peer Support Specialist in the Fairfield/Augusta area to work within the BHH team supporting people with severe and persistent mental illness.

Eligible candidates will be an individual who is receiving, or has received, services and supports related to the diagnosis of a mental illness, is in recovery from that illness, and who is willing to self-identify on this basis with BHH members. Successful candidate must either already have or be willing to achieve their State of Maine Certified Intentional Peer Support Specialist (CIPSS) Certification - fully certified or provisional.

Definition

With support of the team, this person coordinates and provides access to peer support services, peer advocacy groups, and other peer-run or peer-centered services. The CIPSS will maintain updated information on area peer services and shall assist the member with identifying and developing natural support systems. The CIPSS meets with clients in the office, clients' residences, and in the community. This position may involve travel and meetings throughout Central Maine.

Salary

$20.00 per hour

Benefits

• A great team of coworkers
• Competitive pay
• 401k agency contribution
• Flexible work schedule
• Mileage reimbursement
• All employees earn Earned Time Off

Catholic Charities Maine is a United Way and Affimative Action/EOE/Minorities/Females/Veteran/Disabled Employer. Catholic Charities Maine participates in E-Verify. For more information on E-Verify, please go to: https://www.ccmaine.org/employment

Qualifications

• The Certified Intentional Support Specialist is an individual who is receiving or has received services and supports related to the diagnosis of a mental illness, is in recovery from that illness, and who is willing to self-identify on this basis with BHH members.
• Must have or ability to complete the Maine Office of Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services curriculum for CIPSS and must receive and maintain that certification.
• Possess an ability to work effectively with an interdisciplinary team and be dependable and consistent.
• Have good interpersonal and communication skills and exhibit sound judgment.
• Have an ability and eagerness to work with people in a variety of lifestyles and establish and maintain appropriate boundaries.