Peer Support Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $24- $27 / hour

MISSION STATEMENT :

We say yes to people seeking help for addiction and mental health. We create pathways to recovery and purpose. We provide the right service at the right time, delivered by people with lived experience. We transform behavioral health systems through innovation, creativity and collaboration.

Job Description :

Offers support and encouragement to individuals dealing with mental health or substance use challenges. Drawing from personal experience and specialized training to helps clients navigate their recovery journey, foster a supportive environment, and connect them with resources and services.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Provides direct peer support to clients engaged in recovery services to include, linkages to employment, education, housing, community resources.
• Assists clients in setting and pursing their recovery goals.
• Functions as a role model to clients.
• Serves as a liaison to providers and treatment team.
• Develops and maintains relationships with clients while maintaining healthy and professional boundaries.
• Provides motivational interviewing, community living skills, social, and emotional support.
• Assists clients in building social and interpersonal skills that will enhance employment opportunities.
• Helps clients understand and employ recovery strategies.
• Maintains an active awareness of the peer support services that are available in the state of Alaska.
• Works to motivate clients through positive means, highlighting strengths and resources.
• Models and teaches clients vital life skills that will aid in their success.
• Advocates for clients in treatment setting and within the community.
• Shares lived experiences and assists in community, relationship and skill building.
• Interacts with the clients in a manner conducive to their safety, dignity, privacy, and security.
• Attends staff meetings and works collaboratively with other staff in case staffing / review
• Engages in all assigned peer outreach and service activities in the community.
• Must have strong writing skills with attention to detail and accuracy of fact reporting.
• Completes timely documentation in clients EHR, using DAP note format for each recovery service provided. All documentation is to comply with overseeing state or federal guidelines.
• Demonstrates ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Under guidance of Peer Support Supervisor, will promote and provide peer support programs and community support groups.
• Administer UAs and breathalyzers as needed.
• Weekly clinical supervision.
• Exhibits competency in personal recovery and use of coping skills.
• Attends weekly house meetings.
• Schedules weekly with clients at house meeting.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS :

PREFERRED SKILLS :

COMPETENCIES :

Engages peers in collaborative and caring relationships.

FULL TIME BENEFITS :

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This role is primarily performed in an office building with standard office environment and controlled temperatures. When working outdoors or at a job site the employee may be exposed to construction equipment or other moving objects / equipment; reference job site specifics. The employee is occasionally required to lift and / or move up to 50 lbs. Employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk / hear, see, read, and personally interact with others.

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