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Intentional Peer Support Specialist- Mayo Regional Hospital

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Dover-Foxcroft, MEFull-time$20–21/hrTracked 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago
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At a glance

Compensation
$20–21/hr
Location
Dover-Foxcroft, ME
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Sweetser is hiring an Intentional Peer Support Specialist- Mayo Regional Hospital. Join Sweetser as an Intentional Peer Support Specialist at Mayo Regional Hospital in Dover‑Foxcroft, Maine, providing recovery‑focused peer support, modeling respect and trust, and applying the eight dimensions of wellness while collaborating with participants, volunteers, and colleagues.

Key focus areas include Fully understand and actively implement the three principles and four tasks of Intentional Peer Support, Model relationship building with participants, volunteers and colleagues based on the four tasks of peer support, and Fully understand and actively implement the Eight Dimensions of Wellness as described by SAMHSA.

Successful candidates bring CIPSS Training In Maine, Lived Experience Of Recovery With Mental Illness, Trauma Or Substance Use, and High School Diploma Or Equivalent. Important skills include Intentional Peer Support, Relationship Building, Eight Dimensions Of Wellness, Respect, Trust, and Sensitivity.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Intentional Peer SupportRelationship BuildingEight Dimensions of WellnessRespectTrustSensitivityConfidentialityPeer Support in Emergency Departments Program GuidelinesPersonal Recovery KnowledgeEmotional PresenceWorking With Diverse PopulationsAccept Differences in Perspective and ValuesBasic Computer SkillsEmailData EntryExcelThree Principles of Intentional Peer SupportFour Tasks of Intentional Peer SupportSpreadsheet Data Entry

Qualifications

High School Diploma or EquivalentCIPSS Training CompletionLived Experience of Recovery With Mental Illness Trauma or Substance UsePaid or Unpaid Peer Support Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Intentional Peer Support Specialist- Mayo Regional Hospital

Job Code:13359

Location:Dover-Foxcroft 04426

Department:Other

FT/PT Status:Full Time

Summary:

Join Sweetser as the Intentional Peer Support Specialist, working out of Mayo Regional Hospital in Dover-Foxcroft, Maine!

Monday-Friday Schedule!

Hourly Rate: $20-$21 hourly, based on certification!

Applies the tools developed in their own recovery as well as the philosophy and values of Intentional Peer Support to build a connection, consider world view, maintain mutuality, and move towards a new way of being within the new relationship being built with the individual. The Intentional Peer Support Specialist will collaborate, coach, and challenge individuals in viewing life’s challenges as an opportunity for growth and change; within each individual’s recovery process.

Employees must complete the CIPSS training in the state of Maine over the first year of employment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Fully understands and is able to actively implement the three principles and four tasks of Intentional Peer Support.

  • Models relationship building, based on the four tasks of peer support, with participants, volunteers and colleagues.

  • Fully understands and is able to actively implement the Eight Dimensions of Wellness as described by SAMHSA.

  • Models the attributes of respect, trust, sensitivity and confidentiality to participants, volunteers and colleagues.

  • Provides support and models healthy relationships.

  • Follows best practices and guidelines established by the Peer Support in Emergency Departments program.

  • Performs all other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE:

  • Lived experience of Recovery with Mental Illness, Trauma or Substance Use and is willing to self-identify with peers on this basis in the community.

  • Paid, or unpaid, peer support experience preferred.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

  • Demonstrates understanding of Intentional Peer Support within 90 days of hire.

  • Demonstrates knowledge of personal Recovery.

  • Ability to be “emotionally present”; recognize when you are not, seek support, and communicate this to the assigned manager.

  • Ability to work with diverse populations and accept differences in perspective and values.

  • Basic computer skills, including receiving and sending emails and data entry to spreadsheets.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • High School diploma or equivalent

ComprehensiveBenefits Package Includes:

  • Medical/dental/vision insurance and HSA/FSA optionswith generous employer contributions

  • Employer-paid life insurance and disability coverage

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees andhousehold members

  • 403(b) retirement plan with employer match

  • Generous paid time off, paid holidays, and float day

  • Paid Family and Medical Leave

  • Employee discount program

  • Milage reimbursement, applicable incentive anddifferential pay programs

  • Eligibility for annual increases and referral bonuses

  • Tuition reimbursement and educational partnershipdiscounts

  • 30% tuition discount for UNE's Online GraduatePrograms

  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program

  • Free professional development and trainingopportunities through the Sweetser Training Institute

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