Peer Support Supervisor

Description

About US:

At AMHC, we are committed to fostering a recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, and person-centered environment. We are seeking a dedicated, full-time Peer Support Supervisor to lead and support our team of Peer Support Specialists within community-based and mobile crisis settings.  This position can be based at any of our Aroostook County locations. 

Position Overview:

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Peer Support Supervisor to lead and support our team of Peer Support Specialists within community-based and mobile crisis settings. This leadership role ensures that peer support services are recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, person-centered, and aligned with Intentional Peer Support (IPS) principles. The Supervisor fosters a culture of mutuality, respect, and empowerment while ensuring compliance with state certification standards and agency policies. 

Key Responsibilities

•  Staff Supervision & Development: Provide guidance and oversight to Peer Support Specialists, conducting regular individual and group supervision sessions.
   
• Program Oversight & Quality Assurance: Assist in designing and evaluating peer support components of crisis and outpatient community-based programs, ensuring fidelity to CIPSS guidelines and recovery-based models.
   
• Training & Onboarding: Coordinate onboarding and ongoing training for peer support staff, including IPS, ethics, boundaries, and safety in crisis environments.
   
• Collaboration & Advocacy: Promote peer involvement in interdisciplinary crisis teams and foster strong collaboration with clinicians, case managers, and first responders. Advocate for the unique value of lived experience in crisis services across the agency and in community partnerships.
   
• Safety & Ethics: Assist in developing safety protocols for staff engaging in mobile or community-based crisis work. Support staff in adhering to ethical standards, confidentiality laws (HIPAA), and recovery-oriented practice boundaries.
   
• Financial Responsibilities: Monitor and manage program budgets related to peer support services in collaboration with program leadership and finance staff. Assist in the development and justification of staffing, supply, and training expenditures for peer teams.
   
• Direct Peer Support Duties: Provide occasional direct peer support during staffing shortages, high-acuity situations, or to model IPS-aligned engagement techniques for new or developing staff.

We Offer:

• Health, dental, vision, pet, and a variety of supplemental insurances 
• Paid time off and holidays 
• Ongoing training and professional development 
• Supportive team environment and meaningful work
• 403b Retirement Plan with a match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Activities 

Schedule:

This is a Full-Time position

For more information, please call Brittany at 207-554-2352 or email [email protected].

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Requirements

• This position requires a High school Diploma or equivalent. 
• One to three years of experience in a supervisory role. Demonstrated leadership ability, including providing supervision, training, or mentorship.
• Certified Intentional Peer Support Specialist (CIPSS) in the State of Maine and have worked in the peer support role for minimally one year (required).
• Completion of Peer Support Supervisor training through the State of Maine or willingness to complete upon hire within 6 months (required).
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required for community-based work.