Certified Intentional Peer Support Specialist

Spurwink Services • Lewiston, ME

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About The Position

The Certified Intentional Peer Support Specialist joins an interdisciplinary Adult Behavioral Health Home team serving adults with behavioral health challenges in the Lewiston area. The role engages program participants directly, supports their recovery goals, and connects them with community and medical resources. The specialist travels between Androscoggin and Oxford counties to meet participants in their communities and collaborates with participants’ treatment teams and community health providers.

Requirements

• Certified Intentional Peer Support Specialist (CIPSS) certification and/or Certified Recovery Coach certification required.
• Peer support work experience required.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge of and relationships with community resources.
• Engage program participants through direct contact and support.
• Travel between Androscoggin and Oxford counties to engage participants in their communities.
• Help participants identify and pursue recovery goals.
• Maintain records, EHR entries, and documentation required by Spurwink or state agencies.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with participants’ treatment teams.
• Use relevant aspects of motivational interviewing, life coaching, WRAP, and peer support to engage participants.
• Comply with agency policies and procedures.
• Respect participant confidentiality.
• Support clients’ wellness needs by encouraging healthy habits, such as quitting smoking, losing weight, and healthy eating.
• Link clients with primary care providers and medical care.
• Create and maintain working relationships with community health providers.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Pet insurance
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Retirement account with matching contribution after one year of service
• Scholarships to Maine community colleges
• Tuition reimbursement
• 25% tuition reimbursement for the UNE Master of Social Work program
• Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
• Quality supervision and paid training opportunities
• Career advancement opportunities
• Flexibility of schedules
• Generous paid time off
• Opportunity for same-day pay
• Access to discounts on hotels, electronics, auto, groceries, event tickets, and more for health plan enrollees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED