What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Intentional Peer Support Specialist position at Spurwink?
Come join a vibrant, interdisciplinary Adult Behavioral Health Home team serving the complex needs of adults with behavioral health challenges in the Lewiston area. We are looking for a collaborative, engaging, and driven Peer Support Specialist who has their CIPSS certification.
DUTIES
High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Certified Intentional Peer Support Specialist (CIPSS) certification and/or Certified Recovery Coach certification required. Peer support work experience required.
Competitive Benefits Package
DUTIES
- Knowledge of and maintain community relationships/resources.
- Engages program participants through direct contact and support.
- Travel between Androscoggin and Oxford counties to engage program participants in their communities.
- Assist participants in identifying and pursuing their recovery goals.
- Maintain records, EHR, and documentation as required by Spurwink or State Agencies.
- Develops and maintains effective working relationships with participant's Treatment Team.
- Actively uses relevant aspects of motivational interviewing, life coaching, WRAP, and peer support to engage participants.
- Complies with agency policies and procedures.
- Clearly respects the need for participant confidentiality.
- Assist clients with wellness needs by encouraging healthy habits, i.e., quitting smoking, losing weight, healthy eating, etc.
- Links clients with primary care providers and medical care.
- Creates and maintains working relationships with community health providers.
High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Certified Intentional Peer Support Specialist (CIPSS) certification and/or Certified Recovery Coach certification required. Peer support work experience required.
Competitive Benefits Package
- 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)