Intentional Peer Support Specialist- Eastern Maine Medical Center

2 weeks ago


Bangor, United States Sweetser Full time

Nationally recognized and accredited, each year Sweetser connects 20,000 children, adults, and family members with the services they need and deserve in the treatment of mental illness. The organizations roots in residential care for children date back to 1828.

As part of our dynamic, growing organization, you can help make a difference in the lives of the children, adults, and families of Maine. A nationally recognized and accredited leader, we have the resources to help you excel: competitive salaries, a wide range of benefits and a motivated team of more than 700 employees. Find out how Sweetser can make all the difference in your career

Location:Bangor 04401

Intentional Peer Support Specialist- Eastern Maine Medical Center

Job Code:11167 Department:Other FT/PT Status:Part Time Sign-on Bonus: Summary: Applies the tools developed in their own recovery as well as the philosophy and values of Intentional Peer Support to build a connection, consider world view, maintain mutuality, and move towards a new way of being within the new relationship being built with the individual. The Intentional Peer Support Specialist will collaborate, coach, and challenge individuals in viewing lifes challenges as an opportunity for growth and change; within each individuals recovery process. **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.

**LOCATION:**

Eastern Maine Medical Center **SCHEDULE:**

Saturday & Sunday 11:00am-7:00pm

**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.

**EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:**

* High School diploma or equivalent



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