What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Specialist position at Community Health and Counseling Services?
Job Type(s):Full-Time, Part-Time
Location(s):Bangor, Maine and Dover-Foxcroft, Maine and Ellsworth, Maine
Licenses/Certifications:Certified Intentional Peer Support Specialist (CIPPS)
Education:high school diploma or GED
Experience:Prior experience working in a mental health setting is a plus
Job Description
Will work as a member of a team of professionals who provide treatment and services to people who use mental health and co-occurring substance abuse services in the community.
Will contribute to the Agency's mission to assist individuals with recovery from psychiatric difficulties through the provision of a wide range of non-clinical activities that engage, educate and support individual, their families and caregivers.
Will provide recovery training and outreach to peers in both group and individual settings while demonstrating the values of hopefulness for recovery, respect, acceptance, personal responsibility, honesty and self-advocacy to both peers and colleagues.
Identifies as a person with lived/living experience with mental health and/or substance use, that was life interrupting. Has a personal history of recovery, a wellness or change story that guides their peer relationships and peer work.
ACT Team - Bangor
CHCS believes in the importance of work-life balance, we offer generous leave time with paid sick & vacation time plus seven paid holidays and five paid float holiday time to our full-time staff and pro-rated time for part-time staff.
Notice of Non-Discrimination
Discrimination is Against the Law
In accordance with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations cited below, Community Health and Counseling Services (CHCS) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, pay transparency, and status as a protected veteran, or any other trait that is protected under local, state or federal law in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs or activities.
Location(s):Bangor, Maine and Dover-Foxcroft, Maine and Ellsworth, Maine
Licenses/Certifications:Certified Intentional Peer Support Specialist (CIPPS)
Education:high school diploma or GED
Experience:Prior experience working in a mental health setting is a plus
Job Description
Will work as a member of a team of professionals who provide treatment and services to people who use mental health and co-occurring substance abuse services in the community.
Will contribute to the Agency's mission to assist individuals with recovery from psychiatric difficulties through the provision of a wide range of non-clinical activities that engage, educate and support individual, their families and caregivers.
Will provide recovery training and outreach to peers in both group and individual settings while demonstrating the values of hopefulness for recovery, respect, acceptance, personal responsibility, honesty and self-advocacy to both peers and colleagues.
Identifies as a person with lived/living experience with mental health and/or substance use, that was life interrupting. Has a personal history of recovery, a wellness or change story that guides their peer relationships and peer work.
ACT Team - Bangor
CHCS believes in the importance of work-life balance, we offer generous leave time with paid sick & vacation time plus seven paid holidays and five paid float holiday time to our full-time staff and pro-rated time for part-time staff.
Notice of Non-Discrimination
Discrimination is Against the Law
In accordance with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations cited below, Community Health and Counseling Services (CHCS) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, pay transparency, and status as a protected veteran, or any other trait that is protected under local, state or federal law in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs or activities.
