Community Health and Counseling Services
regular
Job Type
full-time
Job Status
Are you interested in working in the mental health field, CHCS has a current opening for a Peer (Specialist) Navigator on our Maine Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH) team.
The Peer Navigator works as a member of a team of professionals who provide outreach, engagement, case management and service coordination services to adults, who are homeless and have a mental illness or co-occurring mental illness and substance use disorder. These individuals are eligible under the Maine Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH) Program.
The Peer Navigator position will be responsible for the identification of eligible individuals, assessment of needs, planning, linking to resources, monitoring and evaluation of services and supports needed by homeless individuals.
All interested candidates must complete an on-line employment application to be considered for employment at CHCS.
Please visit our website at **[www.chcs-me.org**](http://www.chcs-me.org/)** to apply or contact HR at 922-4625 to set up an interview.**
CHCS is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pay transparency, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law.
Equal Opportunity employer including veteran and disability
Requirements
Must have a high school diploma/GED or higher education
Must have personally experienced mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorder.
Must have Certified Intentional Peer Support Specialist (CIPPS) Certification or be willing to obtain certification within first year of employment.
Prior experience working in a mental health setting is a plus.
Must have the ability to participate in street outreach, engage people who are homeless, perhaps living outdoors, at shelters, or other community locations.
NOTE: You will be taken to our portal website to complete this action.
Job Details
Posted On: December 21, 2020
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Job Status: full-time
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