MaineHealth

A Peer Recovery Partner provides one-on-one support and outreach to people in the community, at their homes, and/or at the location where the peer works, such as substance use treatment programs or emergency department.. Collaborate with substance use peer support team to stay current on relevant training materials on harm reduction, domestic violence, poverty, and navigating advocacy in healthcare systems. Receive and remain current on training as a Recovery Coach and/or Intentional Peer Support Specialist.. Experience: Experience providing one-on-one and/or group facilitation peer support is preferred. This may be the State of Maine Certified Intentional Peer Support Specialist (CIPSS) Certification.

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Supporting the Farmington Community
A Peer Recovery Partner provides one-on-one support and outreach to people in the community, at their homes, and/or at the location where the peer works, such as substance use treatment programs or emergency department. They are willing to self-identify on that basis and effectively shares about their personal lived experience in a way that fosters a healthy relationship, centered on each person exploring wellness, challenges, and new ways of thinking about life and challenges. It is required that a person has experienced substance use challenges as part of their life story to be employed as a Peer Recovery Partner
Position Highlights:
Base hourly rate: $19.53
Part Time
Growth: Largest Employer in the State and the largest Healthcare provider in Northern New England
What you will do:
Develop Peer Support relationships with people requesting support through one-on-one meetings and telephone conversations via the Intentional Peer Support model
Practice with individuals a “multiple pathways to recovery” approach in a humanizing and uplifting manner.
Collaborate with substance use peer support team to stay current on relevant training materials on harm reduction, domestic violence, poverty, and navigating advocacy in healthcare systems
Responsibilities
Manage conflict appropriately, within the team and with people in the program
Receive and remain current on training as a Recovery Coach and/or Intentional Peer Support Specialist.
Help carry out outreach and engagement activities
Advocate for individuals to receive needed community resources related to substance use and more (housing, employment, cash assistance, education, transportation etc) as needed
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) – “What you will need”:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
License/Certifications: Completion of, or ability to complete, the relevant training to the position is required*. Valid Driving license and reliable transportation.
Experience: Experience providing one-on-one and/or group facilitation peer support is preferred
Ability to work a flexible work schedule, including evenings and weekends when needed.
This may be the State of Maine Certified Intentional Peer Support Specialist (CIPSS) Certification. Provisional CIPSS Certification may be required within 9 months of hire date. If CIPSS is required, the ability to maintain certification will be required (meet co-reflection and continuing education requirements). Ability to provide support according to the values and principles of the training is required. Employment will be contingent on the above certification guidelines.

Location: MaineHealth · Admin Peer Services
Schedule: Part Time, Day/Evening, 20

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