Certified Intentional Peer Support Specialist (CIPSS)

Penobscot Community Health Care•Hampden, ME

5d•$18 - $26

About The Position

Penobscot Community Health Care is seeking a compassionate, recovery-focused Certified Intentional Peer Support Specialist (CIPSS) to join our Behavioral Health Home team. This is a meaningful opportunity to use your lived experience, personal recovery journey, and passion for helping others to make a lasting impact in the lives of adults and youth living with serious mental illness. If you're passionate about recovery, committed to helping others, and interested in becoming certified through Maine's CIPSS program, we'd love to hear from you. We'll support the right candidate in obtaining certification and developing the skills needed to thrive in this rewarding role.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Completion of the Maine Office of Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services (SAMHS curriculum for CIPSS. Curriculum must be completed, and certificate awarded within 9 months of employment.
Maintain CIPSS certification, once achieved.
Up-to-date training and certification in Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Health & Safety Institute. Must obtain within 2 weeks if not current at hire.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record and/or an appropriate length of driving experience for insurance purposes is required.

Nice To Haves

Previous Experience with Electronic Health Record preferred.

Responsibilities

Use lived experience and recovery journey to inspire hope, provide encouragement, and support individuals as they build meaningful lives in recovery.
Partner with clients one-on-one and in group settings to help identify goals, develop recovery plans, strengthen self-advocacy skills, and celebrate progress.
Help individuals connect with housing, community resources, support groups, and services that promote independence, stability, and overall well-being.
Work closely with providers, nurses, social workers, medical assistants, and care team members to support whole-person care and help clients achieve their recovery goals.
Serve as a champion for recovery by helping individuals build confidence, find their voice, overcome barriers, and navigate systems of care with dignity and respect.
Expand knowledge and skills through ongoing training, including completion and maintenance of Maine's Certified Intentional Peer Support Specialist (CIPSS) certification.