Peer Support Specialist

MaineGuide; Biddeford (ME); Presencial; USD 28.000 - 34.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

paid parental leave

flexible work options

student loan assistance

professional development opportunities

well-being resources

Descripción de la vacante

MaineHealth Behavioral Health is seeking a Peer Support Specialist to provide one-on-one support in the community, at clients’ homes, or at the work site. This role includes group facilitation and helping people connect to wellness and recovery opportunities in their communities.

The role emphasizes peer support, access to resources, and collaboration with a team to promote recovery and well-being for individuals served.

Formación

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• CIPSS certification required or within 9 months of hire.
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle for work.
• Experience providing one-on-one or group peer support.
• Computer proficiency required.

Responsabilidades

• Provide one-on-one peer support in the community, at homes, or at the work site.
• Facilitate group sessions and support connections to wellness/recovery opportunities.
• Assist individuals in accessing community resources and supports.

Conocimientos

Peer support

Group facilitation

Computer proficiency

Educación

High School diploma or GED

CIPSS Certification

Descripción del empleo

Description

MaineHealth Behavioral Health

Behavioral Health
Req #: 93167

Summary:
The Peer Support Specialist role provides one-on-one support to people in the community, at their homes and/or at the location where the peer supporter works. This role will also provide group facilitation and support people in connecting to wellness/recovery opportunities in their communities.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

1. Education: High School diploma or GED preferred.
2. License/Certifications: Completion of, or ability to complete relevant training to the position required. This may be the State of Maine Certified Intentional Peer Support Specialist (CIPSS) Certification. Provisional CIPSS Certification may be required within 9 months of hire. If CIPSS is required, the ability to maintain certification is required. Valid Driver's License and vehicle available for work covered by liability insurance as specified by agency policy required.
3. Experience: Experience providing one-on-one and/or group facilitation peer support preferred.
4. Additional Skills/Requirements Required: Is receiving or has received services and/or supports related to either significant mental health challenge(s) or a history of substance use and is willing to self-identify on this basis with peers and in the community. Computer proficiency required.
5. Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

Additional Information

• paid parental leave
• flexible work options
• student loan assistance
• professional development opportunities
• well-being resources

We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization.Any offer of employmentwill depend onqualificationssuch asskills, relevant experience, education, certifications,and otherjob-relatedfactors. Thebase rangeis an estimate and does notreflect the full valueofourtotal compensationpackage.

The pay range for this position is $20.27to $24.36 per hour.

Compensation for part-time positions isdeterminedon a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).

• comprehensive benefits
• recognition programs
• career growth opportunities
• shift differentials or other incentives

If you have questions about this role, please contact [e-mail]

Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute:

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