Peer Support Specialist- Beacon House

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What is a**Peer Support Specialist**? This position assists members of

the Beacon House program in developing daily living opportunities for

peers with chronic and persistent mental illness and/or substance use.

The Peer Support Specialist applies the tools developed in their own

recovery as well as the philosophy and values of Intentional Peer

Support to collaborate, coach, and build relationships with peers. This

position is based out of our Beacon House location in Rumford, is 32

hours per week, and schedule is generally Monday through Friday with the

hours meeting the needs of clients and programming.

• Starting Rate of Pay**: \$16.64/hour
• Essential Duties**:
• Provides ongoing support, care, and conversation to peers and family
  
  

members when appropriate.

• Assist peers and staff with daily activities and duties.
• Participate in planning and problem-solving to assist peers in
  
  

achieving goals identified in their treatment plan.

• Along with staff and peers, participate in skill-building
  
  

opportunities in community living.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision,
  
  

life, short and long-term disability, accident, critical illness &

hospital indemnity

• Paid Time Off (up to 18 days for full-time employees)
• 13 paid holidays per year
• 403(b) pension plan with agency contribution and match
• Mileage reimbursement
• Community Concepts is a qualified employer under the Public Service
  
  

Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

• Paid training opportunities
  
  

Desired Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Ability to obtain and maintin a Certified Intentional Peer Support
  
  

Specialist with State of Maine Certification within 6 months of hire

• One year of paid or unpaid peer support experience preferred
• Other Requirements:**Ability to maintain the Certified Intentional
  
  

Peer Support Specialist Training Program (CIPSS); Pre-employment

background checks: Maine Background Check Center (SBI, Direct Care

Worker Registry, Maine and National Sex Offender Registry, fraud, and

federal debarment), DHHS- Child and Adult Protective, and DMV must be

completed upon offer of hire and as a condition of continued employment;

valid drivers license and travel within the service area is required.

• Community Concepts, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider,
  
  

committed to fair employment practices in full compliance with

applicable laws. Qualified applicants shall receive consideration for

employment without regard to religion, national origin, age, disability,

ancestry, physical or mental condition, or any other legally protected

characteristic. Please request any necessary accommodations to

participate in the application process.*