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The Peer Support Specialist will collaborate, coach, and challenge individuals in viewing the crisis as an opportunity for growth and change; within each individual’s recovery process.

LOCATION:

Mercy Hospital

SCHEDULE:

Monday - Friday, 12:30pm-9:00pm

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.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:

• State of Maine Certified Intentional Peer Support Specialist (CIPSS) Certification preferred.
• CIPSS Pre-Training will be completed within the first 30 days.
• CIPSS Monthly Co-Reflection attendance begins within 60 days.
• CIPSS 101 attendance completed within 90 days.
• CIPSS Core Training Application submitted within 90 days.
• Meet the annual State of Maine requirements to maintain CIPSS Certification.
• Staff must have reliable transportation

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

High School diploma or equivalent.

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