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Intentional Peer Support Specialist- Sebasticook Valley Hospital

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Pittsfield, 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
Pittsfield, ME
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

CIPSS Training Completion

Job overview

Sweetser is hiring an Intentional Peer Support Specialist- Sebasticook Valley Hospital. The Intentional Peer Support Specialist at Sweetner works at Sebasticook Valley Hospital in Pittsfield, Maine, applying recovery tools and the philosophy of Intentional Peer Support to build connections, coach individuals, and foster growth through collaborative relationships and wellness principles.

Key focus areas include Understand and implement the three principles and four tasks of Intentional Peer Support, Model relationship building with participants, volunteers, and colleagues, and Understand and implement the Eight Dimensions of Wellness as described by SAMHSA.

Important skills include Intentional Peer Support, Eight Dimensions of Wellness, Relationship Building, Emotional Presence, Diversity Awareness, and Confidentiality.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Intentional Peer SupportEight Dimensions of WellnessRelationship BuildingEmotional PresenceDiversity AwarenessConfidentialityBasic Computer SkillsEmail CommunicationData Entry

Qualifications

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

Full job description

Intentional Peer Support Specialist- Sebasticook Valley Hospital

Job Code:13364

Location:Pittsfield 04967

Department:Other

FT/PT Status:Full Time

Summary:

Join Sweetser as the Intentional Peer Support Specialist, working out of Sebasticook Valley Hospital in Pittsfield, 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

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