What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Recovery Partner position at MaineHealth?
Summary
Peer Recovery Partner
Supporting the Lewiston Community, St. Mary's Hospital
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. The completion of the CCAR Recovery Coach Academy training is also a requirement.
This position is a remote hybrid, with 3 days in the office.
Position Highlights:
- Base hourly rate: $19.53
- Full Time
- Growth: Largest Employer in the State and the largest Healthcare provided 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.
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