Peer Specialist

Community Health and Counseling Services; Bangor (ME); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation

Seven paid holidays

Five paid float holidays

Job summary

Community Health and Counseling Services in Bangor, Maine seeks a Peer Specialist to join a team delivering recovery-focused, non-clinical activities and outreach for individuals with mental health and co-occurring substance use needs. The role emphasizes lived experience and peer connection to support recovery journeys.

The candidate will work in a collaborative environment, providing recovery training, group and individual support, and will be expected to obtain CIPSS certification within six

Qualifications

• Identifies as a person with lived/living experience with mental health and/or substance use
• Must obtain CIPSS certification within six months of employment
• Valid State of Maine driver’s license and automobile liability coverage of $100,000/$300,000

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a professional team providing treatment and services to individuals using mental health and co-occurring substance use services
• Provide recovery training and outreach to peers in group and individual settings
• Demonstrate recovery-oriented values such as hope, respect, acceptance, personal responsibility and self-advocacy

Skills

Lived experience

Peer support

Recovery-focused

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Peer Specialist

Job Type(s):Full-Time, Part-Time

Location(s):Bangor, Maine

Licenses/Certifications:Certified Intentional Peer Support Specialist (CIPPS)

Education:High School diploma or GED

Experience:Prior experience working in a mental health setting is a plus

Job Description

the Peer Specialist will work as a member of a team of professionals who provide treatment and services to people who use mental health and co-occurring substance abuse services in the community. Will contribute to the Agency’s mission to assist individuals with recovery from psychiatric difficulties through the provision of a wide range of non-clinical activities that engage, educate and support individual, their families and caregivers. Will provide recovery training and outreach to peers in both group and individual settings while demonstrating the values of hopefulness for recovery, respect, acceptance, personal responsibility, honesty and self-advocacy to both peers and colleagues. Identifies as a person with lived/living experience with mental health and/or substance use, that was life interrupting. Has a personal history of recovery, a wellness or change story that guides their peer relationships and peer work. Must obtain a CIPSS certification within six months of employment.

Must have a valid State of Maine driver’s license and automobile liability coverage of $100,000/$300,000.

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Hourly Range – $19.50 to $20.00/hour

CHCS believes in the importance of work-life balance, we offer generous leave time with paid sick & vacation time plus seven paid holidays and five paid float holiday time to our full-time staff and pro-rated time for part-time staff.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

Discrimination is Against the Law

In accordance with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations cited below, Community Health and Counseling Services (CHCS) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, pay transparency, and status as a protected veteran, or any other trait that is protected under local, state or federal law in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs or activities.