Becoming part of the Sweetser family means you can make a difference in the lives of Maine children, adults, and families every day. As a nationally recognized and accredited leader, we offer competitive salaries, a wide range of benefits and the opportunity to join a passionate team of more than 700 employees.
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SCHEDULE: • Monday thru Friday - Forty (40) hours
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Fully understands and is able to actively implement the three principles and four tasks of Intentional Peer Support. • Models the attributes of respect, trust, sensitivity and confidentiality to members, volunteers and colleagues. • Provides support and models healthy relationships, assure that members receive timely and coordinated services and supports that address physical and behavioral health needs, and promote community and home-based recovery. • Offer support during transitions, as needed/desired by the member. • Work with Individual and Family Supports. • Offer assistance with system navigation. • Offer guidance on self-advocacy techniques. • Teach, model, explore possibilities, support member in building skills, goal setting, and managing challenges. • Facilitate groups to support mental, physical health and wellness.
EDUCATION: • Maintain a valid state driver’s license. • State of Maine Certified Intentional Peer Support Specialist (CIPSS) Certification preferred or Provisional CIPSS Certification within nine (9) months of hire date. • Meet the annual State of Maine requirements to maintain CIPSS Certification.
EXPERIENCE: • Self-identified mental health and/or substance use consumer. • Paid or unpaid peer support experience preferred.
