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Certified Intentional Peer Support Specialist (CIPSS) -$21/hr -ME

Lewiston, ME 04240

Posted: 04/03/2025 Employment Type: Community Health Job Title: Certified Intentional Peer Support Specialist Job Number: 733674

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Certified Intentional Peer Support Specialist (CIPSS) | $21/hr | ME
**This position requires an active CIPSS certification issued through the State of ME**

Looking for your next career opportunity? 
Hi! We’re MAS Community Health, one of the largest behavioral health agencies in Maine.

MAS Community Health is currently seeking kind and compassionate individuals with a passion for helping others to join our team. Hybrid position openings in both Northern and Southern, Maine.

About MAS: 
At MAS, we provide a wide variety of services to our clients. Our goal is to help individuals and families enhance their quality of life. We work within client's homes, and out in surrounding communities to provide individualized support, innovative therapies, and exceptional service. 

Perks and Benefits:
  • Competitive Pay: up to $21/ hour
  • Weekly Direct Deposit
  • Incentive programs (e.g., Referral Bonus & Bonus opportunities)
  • Opportunities to meet new people & use your skills
  • Health & supplemental insurance offerings
  • Painless Credentialing Process
  • 401(k) program
  • Accrued Paid Time Off
  • Mileage reimbursement

Job Overview:
As a Certified Intentional Peer Support Specialist (CIPSS) you will provide care to adult clientele. Specifically, a MAS CIPSS is receiving or has received services and/or support related to the diagnosis of a mental illness, is in recovery from that illness, and is willing to self-identify as a consumer of services.  As a Certified Intentional Peer Support Specialist, you must be willing and open to communicating about your personal experience and recovery in a way that is conducive to encouraging hope for other individuals in the recovery process. CIPSS provide supervision and therapeutic support to adults struggling with severe and persistent mental health challenges, in order to help them achieve the highest level of independence possible. This role takes a special kind of person who is patient, trusting, communicative, and innovative.

Job Details: 
  • As a MAS Community Health CIPSS, you are responsible for hosting part-time/hourly phone, telehealth, and in-person support. 
  • Safely transporting the client within your own personal, reliable vehicle.
  • Following the client’s treatment plan outlined and created by the client’s family and the case management team.
  • Basic understanding of smart phone applications, access to email communication, and awareness around processing electronic documents such as session notes. Training is available.

Requirements:
  • ACTIVE State of Maine Certified Intentional Peer Support Specialist (CIPSS) Certification
  • High school diploma or equivalent 
  • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation, as in your own vehicle.
  • Active motor vehicle insurance & registration 
  • Experience providing case management and social services to members of the mental health and developmental disability communities.

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