Peer Support Specialist- Beacon House

Ccimaine; Rumford, Northern (ME, KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Disability coverage

PTO

Job summary

Community Concepts, Inc. seeks a Peer Support Specialist for Beacon House in Rumford, ME. The role supports peers in daily living and recovery, applying Intentional Peer Support to build relationships and assist with goals.

Beacon House-based position is 32 hours per week, generally Monday through Friday, with a pay rate of $16.64/hour and a robust benefits package including health, dental, vision, life and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain CIPSS certification within 6 months of hire.
• One year of paid or unpaid peer support experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides ongoing support, care, and conversation to peers and family members when appropriate.
• Assist peers and staff with daily activities and duties.
• Participate in planning and problem-solving to help peers achieve goals in their treatment plan.
• Collaborate with staff and peers in skill-building opportunities in community living.

Skills

Peer support experience

Communication skills

Counseling/mentoring

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

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Peer Support Specialist- Beacon House

Temporary Beacon House, Rumford, ME, US

What is a Peer Support Specialist? This position assists members of the Beacon House program in developing daily living opportunities for peers with chronic and persistent mental illness and/or substance use. The Peer Support Specialist applies the tools developed in their own recovery as well as the philosophy and values of Intentional Peer Support to collaborate, coach, and build relationships with peers. This position is based out of our Beacon House location in Rumford, is 32 hours per week, and schedule is generally Monday through Friday with the hours meeting the needs of clients and programming.

Starting Rate of Pay: $16.64/hour

• Provides ongoing support, care, and conversation to peers and family members when appropriate.
• Assist peers and staff with daily activities and duties.
• Participate in planning and problem-solving to assist peers in achieving goals identified in their treatment plan.
• Along with staff and peers, participate in skill-building opportunities in community living.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, short and long-term disability, accident, critical illness & hospital indemnity
• Paid Time Off (up to 18 days for full-time employees)
• 13 paid holidays per year
• 403(b) pension plan with agency contribution and match
• Community Concepts is a qualified employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
• Paid training opportunities

Desired Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Ability to obtain and maintin a Certified Intentional Peer Support Specialist with State of Maine Certification within 6 months of hire
• One year of paid or unpaid peer support experience preferred

Other Requirements: Ability to maintain the Certified Intentional Peer Support Specialist Training Program (CIPSS); Pre-employment background checks: Maine Background Check Center (SBI, Direct Care Worker Registry, Maine and National Sex Offender Registry, fraud, and federal debarment), DHHS- Child and Adult Protective, and DMV must be completed upon offer of hire and as a condition of continued employment; valid driver’s license and travel within the service area is required.

Community Concepts, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider, committed to fair employment practices in full compliance with applicable laws. Qualified applicants shall receive consideration for employment without regard to religion, national origin, age, disability, ancestry, physical or mental condition, or any other legally protected characteristic. Please request any necessary accommodations to participate in the application process.