Youth Peer Support Partner-Bangor Job at MaineHealth
Maine Behavioral Healthcare is seeking a Youth Peer Support Partner to provide peer support services to criminal justice involved youth (ages 14-26) struggling with mental health challenges, which may include substance use.
Both part-time (20 hours per week) and full-time (40 hours per week) are available, depending on candidate’s interest. Benefit eligible role. Candidates must be able to accommodate a flexible schedule that may include evenings and weekends. Candidates must have reliable transportation and be able/willing to travel throughout central and northern Maine.
A Youth Peer Support Partner is a peer that is willing to self-identify on that basis and is effective in communicating about their lived experience in a way that fosters a healthy relationship, centered on each person exploring wellness, challenges, and ways of thinking.
It is required that a person has lived experience as part of their life story to be employed as a Youth Peer Support Partner.
The Youth Peer Support partner will:
Engage in peer support through one-on-one meetings with youth peer support groups and activities, education, and outreach.
Support youth in connecting to wellness/recovery opportunities in the community and accessing other community support services of their choice.
Work collaboratively within and outside their program to support youth in meeting their self-directed life, wellness and/or recovery goals.
Applicant must have access to reliable transportation and be able to travel up to an hour from home.
Must be between the ages of 18-26 years old.
Maine Behavioral Healthcare (MBH) defines “Peer” as a person who has personally experienced challenges maintaining mental health, which may include recovery from substance use.
These challenges and the resulting experiences of addressing them are referred to as “lived experience” and may include a history of accessing services in the mental health and criminal justice systems.
MaineHealth offers a robust benefits package that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow. Our package includes health and dental insurances, paid parental leave, retirement program, generous paid time off, and much more! Our comprehensive array of benefits are competitive, affordable, and include choices that meet specific, but ever changing, needs.”
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Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Some college preferred.
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License/Certifications: Completion of, or ability to complete, State of Maine C ertified Intentional Peer Support Specialist (CIPSS) Certification is required. Provisional CIPSS Certification is required within 9 months of hire date. Ability to maintain certification is required (meet co-reflection and continuing education requirements). Ability to provide support according to the values and principles of IPS is required. Employment will be contingent on the above certification guidelines. Driving license and reliable transportation.
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Experience: Experience providing one-on-one and/or group facilitation peer support is preferred.
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Is receiving or has received services and supports related to the diagnosis of a mental illness and is willing to self-identify on this basis with peers and in the community. May be receiving or has received services and supports related to a history of substance use, is in active recovery, and willing to self-identify on this basis with peers and in the community
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Models strengths-based interactions and treats all individuals with respect.
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Demonstrates ability to utilize strengths-based approach to problem solving
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Ability to articulate the unique nature of Peer Support within traditional service programs
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Good communication skills and an ability to establish rapport with consumers, family members, caregivers and other resource providers. Willingness to further develop communication skills (i.e. written, verbal, and computer.) Demonstrated ability to keep focus on continual learning and moving towards positive goals rather than away from what is not wanted
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Ability to work a flexible work schedule, including evenings and weekends
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Computer proficiency required with ability to demonstrate basic computer skills in using Microsoft Office and Outlook email
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Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of volunteers, fellow workers, communities, resources and cultures. Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively
Location: MaineHealth · Admin Peer Services
Schedule: Full Time, Day/Evening, 40
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