at Community Health and Counseling Services in Bangor, Maine, United States Job Description Peer Specialist - Receiving Center Job Type(s):

Full-Time Location(s):

Bangor, Maine Licenses/Certifications:

Certified Intentional Peer Support Specialist ( CIPSS )

Education:

Must have a High School diploma/ GED or higher education

Experience:

Must have personally experienced mental illness or substance use disorder - prior experience working in a mental health setting is a plus Job Description The Peer Specialist works as a member of a team of professionals who provide treatment and services to people who utilize the crisis receiving center to access mental health and co-occurring substance abuse services. The Peer Specialist contributes to the Agency's mission to assist individuals with recovery from psychiatric and substance use difficulties through the provision of a wide range of non-clinical activities that engage, educate, and support individuals, their family members and caregivers. The Peer Specialist provides 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. For the purposes of this job description peer is defined as an individual who has lived experience. Must attend Peer Support 101 prior to practicing peer support with clients at the center. Must apply for the next available Core Training within 30 days of employment. Prior experience working in a mental health setting is a plus. Must have a valid State of Maine driver's license and automobile liability coverage of $100,000/$300,000. Hourly rate - $20.00/hour 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. To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account