Certified Intentional Peer Support Specialist

Lewiston, ME, USA | Direct Care | Hourly | 23.00-27.00 per hour | Full Time

Spurwink is hiring Certified Intentional Peer Support Specialist (CIPSS) for our newly opened Lewiston Crisis Center, which offers a warm, welcoming environment for individuals ages 14+ experience urgent behavioral health needs. As an alternative to hospitalization or law enforcement intervention, we provide stabilization, observation, assessment, and short-term intervention in a trauma-informed, culturally sensitive environment - open 24/7, 365 days a year, promoting safety, dignity, and recovery.

DUTIES

• Knowledge of and maintain community relationships/resources.

• Coaches participants towards developing satisfying, hopeful and fulfilling lives as defined by the program.

• 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.

• Support participant with scheduling, making and actively engaging in medical, psychiatric, and dental appointments.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Certified Intentional Peer Support Specialist (CIPSS) certification and/or Certified Recovery Coach certification 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)

Spurwink is an Equal Opportunity Employer.