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True North Recovery Inc. is a special place. At TNR, we hire character and train skill. At TNR, the work we do is personal. We are comprised of people with lived experience. We have walked through or alongside recovery in our lives and are driven to serve, to help, and to heal. We cannot control the outcomes for our clients, but what we can control is if they feel the love. Our Culture is the foundation of our work. Before moving forward with your application, please read the following highlights of testimonies from TNR staff and answer the following questions, these questions are just as important as your resume, education and experience.
Job Title:
Peer Support Specialist I
Reports To:
Peer Support Supervisor
Department:
Behavioral Health Services
Travel Required:
Wasilla/Palmer/Anchorage
Location:
591 S Knik-Goose Bay Rd.
Wasilla, AK 99654
Position Type:
Part-Time (Night and Weekends)
Level/Salary Range:
DOE
Job Description: Offering and receiving help, based on shared understanding, respect and mutual empowerment between people in similar situations.
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 client’s 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
· High School Diploma or GED.
· Ability to obtain Peer Support Certification with the State of Alaska within 3 years of hire date.
· Lived experience in addiction recovery, and 6 months continuous sobriety prior to hire.
· Employment is contingent upon receipt of a satisfactory state and federal background check.
· Combination of education, experience, and licensure accepted.
· Active in personal recovery by participating in practices that support self-care, health and overall well- being.
· Valid Alaska driver’s license.
· Use of personal vehicle.
· Must be able to pass alcohol and drug screen.
PREFERRED SKILLS
· Basic understanding of substance abuse level of care as defined by ASAM.
· Oral and written communication skills.
· Ability to prioritize and schedule work.
· Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
· Working knowledge of HIPAA.
· Maintain current knowledge of program rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
· Correct usage of grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
· Ability to work independently and seek supervision appropriately.
COMPETENCIES
· Engages peers in collaborative and caring relationships.
· Provides support.
· Shares lived experiences of recovery.
· Personalizes peer support.
· Supports recovery planning.
· Links to resources, services and supports.
· Provides information about skills related to health, wellness and recovery.
· Helps peers to manage crisis.
· Values communication.
· Supports collaboration and teamwork.
· Promotes leadership and advocacy.
· Promotes growth and development.
AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT
The relationship between you and theTrue North Recovery Inc. is referred to as "employment at will." This means that your employment can be terminated at any time for any reason, with or without cause, with or without notice, by you or theTrue North Recovery Inc.. No representative ofTrue North Recovery Inc. has authority to enter into any agreement contrary to the foregoing "employment at will" relationship. You understand that your employment is "at will," and that you acknowledge that no oral or written statements or representations regarding your employment can alter your at-will employment status.
Part Time
Ambulatory Healthcare Services
$57k-78k (estimate)
04/13/2024
06/12/2024
tnrak.org
Wasilla, AK
<25
Ambulatory Healthcare Services