Certified Intentional Peer Support Specialist

Spurwink is hiring Certified Intentional Peer Support Specialist (CIPSS) for our newly opened Lewiston Crisis Center, which offers a warm, welcoming environment for individuals ages 14+ experience urgent behavioral health needs. As an alternative to hospitalization or law enforcement intervention, we provide stabilization, observation, assessment, and short-term intervention in a trauma-informed, culturally sensitive environment - open 24/7, 365 days a year, promoting safety, dignity, and recovery.

• Knowledge of and maintain community relationships/resources.
• Coaches participants towards developing satisfying, hopeful and fulfilling lives as defined by the program.
• Assist participants in identifying and pursuing their recovery goals.
• Maintain records, EHR, and documentation as required by Spurwink or State Agencies.
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships with participant's Treatment Team.
• Actively uses relevant aspects of motivational interviewing, life coaching, WRAP, and peer
  support to engage participants.
• Complies with agency policies and procedures.
• Clearly respects the need for participant confidentiality.
• Assist clients with wellness needs by encouraging healthy habits, i.e., quitting smoking, losing
  weight, healthy eating, etc.
• Links clients with primary care providers and medical care.
• Creates and maintains working relationships with community health providers.
• Support participant with scheduling, making and actively engaging in medical, psychiatric, and dental appointments.

High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Certified Intentional Peer Support Specialist (CIPSS) certification and/or Certified Recovery Coach certification required. Must maintain a current Maine driver's license and a clean driving record in accordance with Spurwink's driving policy and may be required at times to transport clients.

• Health/Dental/Vision /Pet Insurance
• Employer Paid Life Insurance and Short/Long Term Disability
• Retirement Account with Matching Contribution (after one year of service)
• Scholarships to ME Community Colleges
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 25% Tuition Reimbursement for UNE Master of Social Work Program
• Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
• Quality Supervision and Paid Training Opportunities
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Flexibility of Schedules
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Opportunity for Same Day Pay
• Health Plan Enrollees – Access to Several Discounts (Hotels, Electronics, Auto, Groceries, Event Tickets, and More)

Spurwink is an Equal Opportunity Employer.