Overnight Certified Intentional Peer Support Specialist

Spurwink Services • Lewiston, ME

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Spurwink is hiring an Overnight Certified Intentional Peer Support Specialist (CIPSS) for our soon-to-open Lewiston Crisis Center. This center offers a warm, welcoming environment for individuals ages 14+ experiencing urgent behavioral health needs. As an alternative to hospitalization or law enforcement intervention, we provide stabilization, observation, assessment, and short-term intervention in a trauma-informed, culturally sensitive environment. The center is open 24/7, 365 days a year, promoting safety, dignity, and recovery.

Requirements

• Peer support work experience required.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Use Intentional Peer Support (IPS) practices to develop connection and trust.
• Share lived experience intentionally and ethically to normalize crisis experiences.
• Work collaboratively with crisis workers and other team members.

Benefits

• Health/Dental/Vision
• Pet Insurance
• Employer Paid Life Insurance and Short/Long Term Disability
• Retirement Account with Matching Contribution (after one year of service)
• Scholarships to ME Community Colleges
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 25% Tuition Reimbursement for 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
• Health Plan Enrollees – Access to Several Discounts (Hotels, Electronics, Auto, Groceries, Event Tickets, and More)

What This Job Offers

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