Peer Support Specialist

MaineHealth; Biddeford (ME); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

MaineHealth Behavioral Health seeks a Peer Support Specialist to provide one-on-one support to individuals in the community, at home, and at work sites, helping them connect with wellness and recovery resources. The role includes group facilitation and collaboration with care teams to assist people experiencing mental health challenges or substance use histories, promoting empowerment and recovery.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, CIPSS training eligibility, a valid driver’s

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle available for work.
• CIPSS training_completion within 9 months or currently certified.
• Experience in one-on-one or group peer support facilitation.
• Willing to self-identify with mental health or substance use history.
• Computer proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one peer support in the community, at home, or at work sites.
• Facilitate group sessions and activities.
• Assist clients in connecting to wellness and recovery opportunities in their communities.

Skills

One-on-one and group facilitation

Computer proficiency

Willing to self-identify with lived-ex

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

CIPSS Certification

Job description

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)

• Education: High School diploma or GED preferred.
• 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.
• Experience: Experience providing one-on-one and/or group facilitation peer support preferred.
• 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.
• Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

Description

MaineHealth Behavioral Health

Behavioral Health
Req #: 79754

Additional Information

With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you'll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them - both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.

MaineHealth offers benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow - programs such as:

• paid parental leave
• a flexible work policy
• student loan assistance
• training and education
• well-being resources for you and your family

MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you're looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care.

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