Certified Intentional Peer Support Specialist

CATHOLIC CHARITIES MAINE•Fairfield, ME

3d•$20 - $20•Hybrid

About The Position

PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST Turn your lived experience into Professional Empowerment by joining the Catholic Charities Maine Behavioral Health Network! We are searching for a Part-Time Certified Intentional Peer Support Specialist in the Fairfield/Augusta area to work within the BHH team supporting people with severe and persistent mental illness. Eligible candidates will be an individual who is receiving, or has received, services and supports related to the diagnosis of a mental illness, is in recovery from that illness, and who is willing to self-identify on this basis with BHH members. Successful candidate must either already have or be willing to achieve their State of Maine Certified Intentional Peer Support Specialist (CIPSS) Certification – fully certified or provisional. Definition: With support of the team, this person coordinates and provides access to peer support services, peer advocacy groups, and other peer-run or peer-centered services. The CIPSS will maintain updated information on area peer services and shall assist the member with identifying and developing natural support systems. The CIPSS meets with clients in the office, clients' residences, and in the community. This position may involve travel and meetings throughout Central Maine.

Requirements

Is an individual who is receiving or has received services and supports related to the diagnosis of a mental illness, is in recovery from that illness, and who is willing to self-identify on this basis with BHH members.
Must have or ability to complete the Maine Office of Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services curriculum for CIPSS and must receive and maintain that certification.
Possess an ability to work effectively with an interdisciplinary team and be dependable and consistent.
Have good interpersonal and communication skills and exhibit sound judgment.
Have an ability and eagerness to work with people in a variety of lifestyles and establish and maintain appropriate boundaries.

Nice To Haves

State of Maine Certified Intentional Peer Support Specialist (CIPSS) Certification – fully certified or provisional.

Responsibilities

Coordinates and provides access to peer support services, peer advocacy groups, and other peer-run or peer-centered services.
Maintain updated information on area peer services.
Assist the member with identifying and developing natural support systems.
Meets with clients in the office, clients' residences, and in the community.
May involve travel and meetings throughout Central Maine.