Peer Support Specialist — Build Independence & Hope

Community Concepts; Rumford (ME); On-site; USD 27,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

403(b) PSLF plan

Paid training

Job summary

Community Concepts is seeking a Peer Support Specialist for Beacon House in Rumford, ME. You will assist peers with chronic mental illness and/or substance use, using Intentional Peer Support to coach and build relationships, based out of our Beacon House location in Rumford. The role is 32 hours per week with a Monday–Friday schedule tied to client programming.

Starting pay is $16.64 per hour. Benefits include health, dental and vision, life and disability insurance, a 403(b) with agency match,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain CIPSS 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 assist peers in achieving goals identified in their treatment plan.
• Along with staff and peers, participate in skill-building opportunities in community living.

Skills

IPSS Certification

Peer support experience

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Community Concepts is seeking a Peer Support Specialist for Beacon House in Rumford, ME. You will assist peers with chronic mental illness and/or substance use, using Intentional Peer Support to coach and build relationships, based out of our Beacon House location in Rumford. The role is 32 hours per week with a Monday–Friday schedule tied to client programming.

Starting pay is $16.64 per hour. Benefits include health, dental and vision, life and disability insurance, a 403(b) with agency match,