Community Health and Counseling Services
regular
Job Type
full-time
Job Status
high-school
Education
Entry Level (<2 years experience)
Career Level
The Peer Specialist works 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. The Peer Specialist contributes 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 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.
All interested candidates must complete an on-line employment application to be considered for employment at CHCS. Please visit our website at www.chcs-me.org to apply or contact HR at 922-4600 x 6484 to set up an interview.
Equal Opportunity employer including veteran and disability
Requirements
The Peer support specialist must have a high school diploma/GED or higher education. Must have personally experienced mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorder. Must have Certified Intentional Peer Support Specialist (CIPPS) Certification or be willing to obtain certification within first year of employment. Prior experience working in a mental health setting is a plus.
Benefits
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.
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Job Details
Posted On: April 25, 2024
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Job Status: full-time
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