Community Health and Counseling Services
Peer Specialist
Community Health and Counseling Services, Dover-Foxcroft, Maine, United States
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Job Type: Full-Time, Part-Time Location: Bangor, Maine; Dover-Foxcroft, Maine; Ellsworth, Maine Licenses/Certifications: Certified Intentional Peer Support Specialist (CIPPS) Education: High school diploma or GED Experience: Prior experience working in a mental health setting is a plus Job Description
Will work as a member of a team of professionals who provide treatment and services to people who use mental health and co‑occurring substance abuse services in the community. Will contribute to the Agency's mission to assist individuals with recovery from psychiatric difficulties through the provision of a wide range of non‑clinical activities that engage, educate and support individuals, their families and caregivers. Will provide 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 peers and colleagues. Identifies as a person with lived/living experience with mental health and/or substance use that was life‑interrupting. Has a personal history of recovery, a wellness or change story that guides their peer relationships and peer work. Qualifications
Certified Intentional Peer Support Specialist (CIPPS) certification High school diploma or GED Prior experience in a mental health setting is a plus Benefits
CHCS believes in the importance of work‑life balance, offering generous leave time with paid sick & vacation time plus seven paid holidays and five paid float holiday time to full‑time staff and pro‑rated time for part‑time staff. EEO Statement
Discrimination is Against the Law. In accordance with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations, 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.
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Peer Specialist
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Community Health and Counseling Services Job Details
Job Type: Full-Time, Part-Time Location: Bangor, Maine; Dover-Foxcroft, Maine; Ellsworth, Maine Licenses/Certifications: Certified Intentional Peer Support Specialist (CIPPS) Education: High school diploma or GED Experience: Prior experience working in a mental health setting is a plus Job Description
Will work as a member of a team of professionals who provide treatment and services to people who use mental health and co‑occurring substance abuse services in the community. Will contribute to the Agency's mission to assist individuals with recovery from psychiatric difficulties through the provision of a wide range of non‑clinical activities that engage, educate and support individuals, their families and caregivers. Will provide 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 peers and colleagues. Identifies as a person with lived/living experience with mental health and/or substance use that was life‑interrupting. Has a personal history of recovery, a wellness or change story that guides their peer relationships and peer work. Qualifications
Certified Intentional Peer Support Specialist (CIPPS) certification High school diploma or GED Prior experience in a mental health setting is a plus Benefits
CHCS believes in the importance of work‑life balance, offering generous leave time with paid sick & vacation time plus seven paid holidays and five paid float holiday time to full‑time staff and pro‑rated time for part‑time staff. EEO Statement
Discrimination is Against the Law. In accordance with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations, 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.
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