What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Support Specialist - Part Time position at Greater Portland Health?
Are you looking for a place where you can make a meaningful impact on the lives of our community members? Greater Portland Health seeks a dynamic individual to join us as a Peer Support Specialist. The PSS uses motivational interviewing techniques to meet patients where they are and help develop patient-centered goals leading to successful changes in daily living behaviors and better engagement in the services and treatment options that are available.
- High School Diploma or equivalent General Education Degree (GED) is required
- Experience with alcohol / other drug (AOD) addiction recovery process is required
- Certification in Intentional Peer Support preferred.
- Trained/Experienced in facilitating self-help groups such as SMART Recovery, 12 Step Support, Narcotics Anonymous (NA), etc. preferred.
We are a mission-driven team focused on taking care of each other and our community. And we're growing!!
Generous Benefits Package:
- Organization-wide incentive bonus of up to 5% of annual base salary
- Competitive compensation with shift differentials for some positions
- Dental, Vision Insurance for employees working at least 20 hours per week (Employer – Employee shared)
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employer paid Life insurance, Short-term, and Long-term Disability
- 403(b) employer match up to 3%
- Generous PTO package, including paid personal days and holidays
- Paid time off to Volunteer for your favorite cause
- Bereavement and Military Leave
- Paid Parental Leave (1 week)
- Gym Membership and more!
