Peer Support Specialist / Community Health Worker (HOME Program)

Are you a kind, empathetic individual with a passion for serving individuals who are experiencing homelessness? PCHC’s Care Management Team is looking for a Peer Support Specialist – Community Health Worker to serve on the Housing Outreach & Member Engagement (HOME) team. In this role, you’ll provide peer recovery and support services to adults and youth who meet the Mainecare definition of chronic homelessness. You’ll serve as a role model and advocate to assist clients in regaining independence within the community and mastery over their own recovery process, establishing and maintaining trusting relationships along the way. Ready to make a difference? Apply today!

What’s it like to work at PCHC? Find out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GyC3DFYq0zg

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm (NOTE: This position serves on PCHC's Care Management team, but the home location is PCHC's Hope House Health & Living Center)

Highlights of the position:

• Serves as ambassador for PCHC and the Care Management team, representing the organization in both external and external communication.
• Manages an assigned caseload of clients, providing support in identifying and creating goals related to recovery and/or independence in the community. Works to develop plans with the skills, strengths, supports and resources to aid them in achieving these goals and collaborates within care teams as appropriate.
• Utilizes tools to assist clients in creating their own individual wellness and recovery plans whenever possible. Monitors and evaluates participant progress.
• Provides support to clients for a variety of self-directed goals, including but not limited to:
• Supports clients in their search for decent, affordable housing, in the most integrated, independent and positive environment possible.
• Supports clients in choosing and applying for jobs that match their strengths and passions, providing interview tips and other support as needed.
• Supports clients in obtaining utilities, transportation support, and more.
• Serves as a Recovery Coach where applicable by providing and advocating for any effective recovery based services that will aid the client in daily living. Models the value of every individual’s recovery experience.
• Is a good steward of HIPAA. Understands and follows applicable HIPAA laws and regulations and PCHC policies.
• Collaborates to ensure HOME program services are patient-centered and mission-focused. Continuously looks to seek improvement and implement best practices.

Join PCHC's nationally recognized non-profit organization:

• Federally Qualified Health Center offering integrated Medical Home Model
• Collegial professional atmosphere with informed leadership
• Flexible schedules supportive of work/life balance
• Competitive compensation and generous benefits
• PCHC cares for the WHOLE person, offering a broad range of services, including Psychiatry & Mental Health, Dental, Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Pharmacy, Geriatrics, Lab & X-Ray, Physical Therapy and Podiatry all within one organization.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous Experience with Electronic Health Record or other Data systems preferred.
• At least 2 years of healthcare or related experience preferred. 
• At least 2 years of care management experience preferred. 
• Completion of the Maine Office of Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services (SAMHS) curriculum for CIPSS. Curriculum must be completed, and certificate awarded within 9 months of employment.
• Maintain CIPSS certification, once achieved.
• Community Health Worker (CHW) training program with CHW core competencies and Maine CHW certification to be obtained once available in the State of Maine
• Having a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record and/or an appropriate length of driving experience for insurance purposes is required. Any concerns raised by the results of a driving record check will be subject to an individualized review to determine whether the infraction is relevant to the individual’s ability to perform the responsibilities of the position, in accordance with PCHC’s Automobile Safety and Background Check policy.

Curious, or interested to learn more? Apply today! You can request a full copy of the detailed job description by emailing recruitment@pchc.com.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law.