Sage Way Peer Program Manager

Wabanaki Public Health & Wellness (WPHW) is growing, and we are excited to be adding new people to our team!  If you value inclusivity, balance, and cultural centeredness and have a true passion for serving others, you may be a great fit for our team!  

Position Summary:

The Sage Way Peer Program Manager provides leadership through the oversight and management of a Peer Support Center funded through federal and state contracts for Adults with Serious Mental illness and or co-occurring Disorders, and systems of support for linking individuals to Prevention, Treatment and Recovery Resources. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

Program/Project Management Support 

• Supervise three CIPSS certified Peer Navigators.


• Support the management of grant deliverables in collaboration with the Director.


• Ensure Peer Navigators are CIPSS certified within 180 days of hire.


• Develop and/or utilize existing trainings with a focus on DHHS requirements and ensure Peer Navigators complete DHHS - approved trainings within thirty (30) calendar days of hire.


• Provide ongoing oversight, supervision, and necessary training(s) to Peer Navigators.


• Ensure Peer Navigators and supervisors remain up to date with current and emerging best practices.


• Ensure Peer Navigator supervisors complete, at minimum:
  
  
  
  • Peer Support 101, through the Department, within sixty (60) calendar days of the initial period of performance start date; and
  
  
  • Department designated training(s) for peer managers within six (6) months of the initial period of performance start date.
  
  
  
  


• Ensure formal supervision is provided to Peer Navigators for no less than one (1) hour per week.


• Ensure that Peer Navigators provide required services as listed in the grant requirements.


• Works collaboratively with the Syringe Exchange Program and Prevention Manager to ensure that participants have access to peer lead substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery services.


• Develop and oversee the provision of community substance use prevention trainings.


• Develop and oversee the provision of Stakeholder trainings that supports substance use prevention, treatment and recovery. including but not limited to, mental health, substance use, and other wellness programs; educational institutions; and interested community partners, including:
  
  
  
  • Ten (10),sixty (60) to ninety (90) minute trainings on national best practice for overdose recognition and response;
  
  
  • Four (4), sixty (60) to ninety (90) minute trainings covering the basics of Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Prevention; and
  
  
  • Twenty-four (24) naloxone administration, distribution, and educational trainings.
  
  
  
  


• Organize and oversee the implementation of two peer lead support groups daily.


• Oversee and implement a required Community Advisory Board in compliance with the State of Maine DHHS guidance.

Information Preparation 

• Prepare and disseminate a calendar of services offered including but not limited to Peer Lead Support groups, Community and Stakeholder Trainings, and other related activities.


• Collaborate with Prevention staff to create and disseminate overdose prevention information and materials.


• Promote and disseminate HIV/ HCV and other sexual health information.


• Promote and refer participants to partner clinical services including but not limited to: Case Management; Wellness Programs; Maternal Child Health, General Medical Support, and other available services within the catchment area.


• Ensure that the website has current and accurate information about the program


• Ensure the Wabanaki Careline has the correct program information for referrals.

Logistical and Event Coordination 

• Coordinate and collaborate with health fair and other outreach events.


• Plan and implement special events as appropriate.

Systems Development 

• Participate in the writing and implementation of agency and program policies.


• Oversee and ensure the required reporting is completed on time and with high quality


• Ensure the required deliverables are accomplished and reported on.


• Maintain a Peer Center that is welcoming, clean and drug and alcohol free.


• Ensure that there are at least 40 hours of service weekly.


• Ensure collaboration and connectivity between all WPHW programs

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Required:

• Four years of providing Substance use and Mental Health Related Services


• At least 2 years of program management


• CIPSS Certified or eligible


• LDAC or LSW Preferred


• .Four years of providing Substance use and Mental Health Related Services


• At least 2 years of program management

Skills and Qualifications Required:

• Excellent planning, time-management, analytical, and organizational skills 


• Proven experience prioritizing and making decisions with respect to multiple competing priorities 


• Proven interpersonal skills and experience provide complex administrative leadership in a high-profile, fast-paced environment with courtesy, flexibility, professionalism, diplomacy, efficiency, and confidentiality.  


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including grammar, spelling and composition are necessary. 


• Extremely proactive and detail oriented while working in a fast-paced environment 


• Works under minimal supervision and can set own work sequence and pace within process limitations, as well as a self-starter who will be to take direction and feedback from supervisor, as needed. 


• Proficient use of standard office equipment such as printers, copiers, faxes, and scanners etc. 


• Flexibility, creativity, and ability to work with a variety of personalities and constituencies to meet the demands of the role. 


• Ability to serve as a trusted member of an essential team and uphold a strict level of confidentiality. 


• Ability to prioritize the current agenda of tasks and anticipate future responsibilities.  

Computer Skills 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint as well as Microsoft 365, Teams, and Zoom. Project Management software experience is desirable. 

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations, Background Checks 

• CIPSS Certified


• LDAC / CDAC /or MHRT


• Possession of a valid driver’s license and the ability to be insured under the Agency’s automobile insurance plan at the standard rate. 


• Must pass all WPHW and program required background checks.

Wabanaki Public Health & Wellness is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.