Certified Intentional Peer Support Specialist (CIPSS)

Catholic Charities Maine Behavioral Home Health has an on-call opening in the Fairfield/Augusta area for a Certified Intentional Peer Support Specialist (CIPSS). This person will be a member of the BHH team of professionals supporting people with severe and persistent mental illness.

Definition: With support of the team, this person coordinates and provides access to peer support services, peer advocacy groups, and other peer-run or peer-centered services. The CIPSS will maintain updated information on area peer services and shall assist the member with identifying and developing natural support systems. The CIPSS meets with clients in the office, clients' residences, and in the community. This position may involve travel and meetings throughout Central Maine.

Qualifications:

• Successful candidates will need to complete and/or maintain certification of the Maine Office of Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services curriculum for CIPSS.
• Candidates will be an individual who is receiving, or has received, services and supports related to the diagnosis of a mental illness, is in recovery from that illness, and who is willing to self-identify on this basis with BHH members.

Salary: $20.00 per hour.

Benefits:

• A great team of coworkers
• Competitive pay
• 401k agency contribution
• Flexible work schedule
• Mileage reimbursement
• All employees earn Paid Time Off
• ADP LifeMart Discount Program

Resumes will be accepted until filled.

You may submit your cover letter and resume (indicating the position title) via our website (www.ccmaine.org) or email (hrdepartment@ccmaine.org), fax (207-344-6617), or mail to Human Resources Office, Catholic Charities Maine P.O. Box 10660, Portland, ME 04104.

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