CIPSS Certified Peer Support Specialist — Recovery

Spurwink; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Employer Paid Life Insurance and Short

Long Term Disability

Retirement Account with Matching

Scholarships to ME Community Colleges

Tuition Reimbursement

PSLF Program eligibility

Paid Training Opportunities

Career Advancement Opportunities

Flexible Schedules

Generous Paid Time Off

Same Day Pay

Discounts on Hotels, Electronics, Auto

Job summary

Spurwink in Lewiston is seeking a collaborative Peer Support Specialist with CIPSS certification to engage adults in behavioral health recovery. You will work with a multidisciplinary team, build community connections, travel between Androscoggin and Oxford counties, and support participants in pursuing recovery goals.

This role emphasizes confidentiality, documentation, and the use of motivational interviewing and peer support to foster wellness.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Certified CIPSS certification required or preferred; Certified Recovery Coach certification required.
• Peer support work experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of and maintain community relationships/resources.
• Engages program participants through direct contact and support.
• Travel between Androscoggin and Oxford counties to engage program participants in their communities.
• Assist participants in identifying and pursuing their recovery goals.
• Maintain records, EHR, and documentation as required by Spurwink or State Agencies.
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships with participant's Treatment Team.
• Actively uses motivational interviewing, life coaching, WRAP, and peer support to engage participants.
• Complies with agency policies and procedures.
• Respect participant confidentiality.
• Assist clients with wellness needs by encouraging healthy habits.
• Link clients with primary care providers and medical care.
• Create and maintain working relationships with community health providers.

Skills

Peer support experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified CIPSS (Intentional Peer Support Specialist)

Certified Recovery Coach certification

Job description

Spurwink in Lewiston is seeking a collaborative Peer Support Specialist with CIPSS certification to engage adults in behavioral health recovery. You will work with a multidisciplinary team, build community connections, travel between Androscoggin and Oxford counties, and support participants in pursuing recovery goals.

This role emphasizes confidentiality, documentation, and the use of motivational interviewing and peer support to foster wellness.