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Sweetser

Intentional Peer Support Specialist- Sebasticook Valley Hospital

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: $20–$21/hr

Posted: 5 days ago

Location: Pittsfield, ME (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/1/2026

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What they do

A Career Counselor works with adults of all ages to plan career choices and access the education and training needed to support a career. Gives skills assessment and aptitude tests to clients. Provides job search assistance or training for general workplace skills. Provides referrals for workplace literacy, academic or job training programs, or direct job referrals.

$60,305 / year median in Maine

+2% projected growth

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Job Description

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