Intentional Peer Support Specialist — Grow & Empower

Sweetser; Pittsfield (ME); On-site; USD 55,104,000 - 59,237,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetser in Pittsfield, ME, seeks an Intentional Peer Support Specialist at Sebasticook Valley Hospital. Monday-Friday schedule with an hourly rate of $20-$21, based on certification. This role applies the tools of Intentional Peer Support to build connections and support growth in each individual's recovery process.

Employees must complete CIPSS training in Maine within the first year of employment. The position emphasizes collaboration, coaching, and respectful, confidential practice with

Qualifications

• Lived experience of Recovery with Mental Illness, Trauma or Substance Use and willing to self-identify with peers.
• Paid or unpaid peer support experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Fully understands and can actively implement the three principles and 4 tasks of Intentional Peer Support.
• Models relationship building, based on the four tasks of peer support, with participants, volunteers and colleagues.
• Fully understands and is able to actively implement the Eight Dimensions of Wellness as described by SAMHSA.
• Models the attributes of respect, trust, sensitivity and confidentiality to participants, volunteers and colleagues.
• Provides support and models healthy relationships.
• Follows best practices and guidelines established by the Peer Support in Emergency Departments program.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Recovery knowledge

Peer support

Emotional presence

Diversity & inclusion

Basic computer skills

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Email

Job description

Sweetser in Pittsfield, ME, seeks an Intentional Peer Support Specialist at Sebasticook Valley Hospital. Monday-Friday schedule with an hourly rate of $20-$21, based on certification. This role applies the tools of Intentional Peer Support to build connections and support growth in each individual's recovery process.

Employees must complete CIPSS training in Maine within the first year of employment. The position emphasizes collaboration, coaching, and respectful, confidential practice with