Position Overview
Lewiston, ME, USA | Direct Care | Full Time
Spurwink is hiring Certified Intentional Peer Support Specialist (CIPSS) for our soon-to-open Lewiston Crisis Center, which offers a warm, welcoming environment for individuals ages 14+ experience urgent behavioral health needs. As an alternative to hospitalization or law enforcement intervention, we provide stabilization, observation, assessment, and short-term intervention in a trauma-informed, culturally sensitive environment - open 24/7, 365 days a year, promoting safety, dignity, and recovery.
DUTIES:
+ Use Intentional Peer Support (IPS) practices to develop connection and trust.
+ Shared lived experience intentionally and ethically to normalize crisis experiences.
+ Work collaboratively with crisis workers and other team members.
QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Certified Intentional Peer Support Specialist (CIPSS) certificat...