Peer Support Specialist

CATHOLIC CHARITIES MAINE • Augusta, ME

2d • $20 - $20

About The Position

Turn your lived experience into Professional Empowerment by joining the Catholic Charities Maine Behavioral Health Network! We are searching for a Part-Time Peer Support Specialist in the Fairfield/Augusta area to work within the BHH Team supporting people with severe and persistent mental illness. 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. Salary: $20.00 per hour. Please submit a cover letter along with the application outlining your qualifications and interest in the position. Resumes will be accepted until filled. You may submit your cover letter and resume (indicating the position title) via our website (www.ccmaine.org) or email ([email protected]), fax [phone]), or mail to Human Resources Office, Catholic Charities Maine P.O. Box 10660, Portland, ME 04104. Catholic Charities Maine is a United Way and Affirmative Action/EOE/Minorities/Females/Veteran/Disabled Employer. Catholic Charities Maine participates in E-Verify. For more information on E-Verify, please go to: https://www.ccmaine.org/employment

Requirements

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and provides access to peer support services, peer advocacy groups, and other peer-run or peer-centered services.
• Maintains updated information on area peer services
• Assists the member with identifying and developing natural support systems.
• Meets with clients in the office, clients' residences, and in the community.

Benefits

• A great team of coworkers
• Competitive pay
• 401k agency contribution
• Flexible work schedule
• Mileage reimbursement
• All employees earn Earned Time

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed