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Veterans' Program Peer Support Specialist
Health Affiliates Maine. Facilitate individual and group connection opportunities for Fox-eligible Veterans .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in facilitating peer support for Veterans, utilizing trauma-informed practices, and maintaining compliance with HIPAA regulations. Holds or is in training for the Maine CIPSS credential, ensuring adherence to ethical standards and effective documentation.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Veteran StatusMaine CIPSS CredentialTrauma-Informed PracticesCrisis SupportClient Documentation
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Hard Skills
Peer Support FacilitationMental Health Advanced DirectivesClient DocumentationCrisis SupportRecovery Messaging
Soft Skills
Empowerment PromotionMentoringCollaborationEthical Decision-MakingCommunication
Certifications & Qualifications
Maine CIPSS Credential
Industry Keywords
Veteran SupportSelf-Stigma CombatConfidentialityHIPAA ComplianceInterdisciplinary Collaboration
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Facilitate individual and group connection opportunities for Fox-eligible Veterans
- Facilitate Veteran Peer groups using peer support curriculum and norms
- Help Veterans explore mutual support organizations, social supports, and community activities
- Combat self-stigma and encourage sharing recovery messages
- Promote empowerment and self-determination
- Practice, mentor others, and maintain fidelity to Peer Support values
- Participate in internal and external training
- Offer and complete Mental Health Advanced Directives when appropriate
- Collaborate with the Fox team to provide crisis support
- Attend Fox team meetings, case reviews, and other required meetings
- Complete accurate client documentation
- Participate in supervision and seek guidance for client concerns and ethical dilemmas
Requirements
What you’ll need- Must be a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces
- Must have experience with a diagnosis of mental illness, be in recovery from that illness, and be willing to self-identify with other Veterans in the Fox program
- Must hold or be in training to receive the Maine CIPSS credential within 9 months
- Maintain CIPSS certification and follow the Maine CIPSS Code of Ethics
- Protect and maintain confidentiality of client records and information following HIPAA rules and applicable guidelines
- Provide services consistent with trauma-informed practices
- Participate in required supervision, training, team meetings, case reviews, and interdisciplinary collaboration
- Maintain accurate documentation according to agency policies and applicable laws, regulations, and agreements
Benefits
Comp & perks- Part-time (20 hours per week)
- Flexible Schedule
- Travel Re-imbursement
- EAP available
- 401k plan