Intentional Peer Support Specialist Integrated - Lewiston

Sweetser; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

A wide range of benefits

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Sweetser in Lewiston is seeking a dedicated Intentional Peer Support Specialist to join their Behavioral Health Home team. The role emphasizes collaboration and support for individuals in their recovery journey, leveraging personal experiences to assist others.

Applicants should hold or be willing to obtain a State of Maine CIPSS Certification and possess a valid driver's license. This full-time position operates Monday through Friday and offers the chance to make meaningful contributions to the lives of Maine families.

Qualifications

• Peer Support Specialist must model respect, trust, and sensitivity.
• Candidates must have self-identified experience in mental health or substance use.
• Provisional CIPSS Certification required within nine months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Implement Intentional Peer Support principles.
• Facilitate support groups for mental and physical health.
• Provide guidance on self-advocacy techniques.

Skills

Support and model healthy relationships

System navigation guidance

Group facilitation for wellness

Education

State of Maine Certified Intentional Peer Support Specialist (CIPSS) Certification preferred

Maintain valid state driver's license

Job description

Becoming part of the Sweetser family means you can make a difference in the lives of Maine children, adults, and families every day. As a nationally recognized and accredited leader, we offer competitive salaries, a wide range of benefits and the opportunity to join a passionate team of more than 700 employees.

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Intentional Peer Support Specialist Integrated - Lewiston

Job Code: 13289

Location: Lewiston 04240

Department: Behavioral Health Home

FT/PT Status: Full Time

Summary:

Work within the Behavioral Health Home Organization team to apply the tools developed in his or her own recovery as well as the philosophy and values of Intentional Peer Support to build a connection, consider world view, maintain mutuality, and move towards a new way of being within the relationship being built with the individual. The Peer Support Specialist will collaborate, coach, and challenge individuals in viewing life’s challenges as an opportunity for growth and change; within each individual’s recovery process.

SCHEDULE:

• Monday through Friday - Forty (40) hours
  
  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Fully understands and is able to actively implement the three principles and four tasks of Intentional Peer Support.
• Models the attributes of respect, trust, sensitivity and confidentiality to members, volunteers and colleagues.
• Provides support and models healthy relationships, assure that members receive timely and coordinated services and supports that address physical and behavioral health needs, and promote community and home-based recovery.
• Offer support during transitions, as needed/desired by the member.
• Work with Individual and Family Supports.
• Offer assistance with system navigation.
• Offer guidance on self-advocacy techniques.
• Teach, model, explore possibilities, support member in building skills, goal setting, and managing challenges.
• Facilitate groups to support mental, physical health and wellness.
  
  

EDUCATION:

• Maintain a valid state driver’s license.
• State of Maine Certified Intentional Peer Support Specialist (CIPSS) Certification preferred or Provisional CIPSS Certification within nine (9) months of hire date.
• Meet the annual State of Maine requirements to maintain CIPSS Certification.
  
  

EXPERIENCE:

• Self-identified mental health and/or substance use consumer.
• Paid or unpaid peer support experience preferred.