What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Support Specialist - Power Center position at Alaska Behavioral Health?
Job Description
Job Description
Peer Support Specialist |Alaska Behavioral Health
Power Center
Who We Are
Our mission is to strengthen Alaska communities and improve the lives of our clients by delivering exceptional behavioral healthcare services.
We believe all Alaskans, with all mental health and addiction needs should have access to the best possible care. We are committed to helping Alaskan’s recover.
About the Team
Under the general supervision of the Program Manager, the Peer Support Specialist provides support and rehabilitation services; serves as an advocate for those maintaining appropriate levels of independence in the community. The Peer Support Specialist performs a wide range of tasks to assist peers in learning how to regain control over their own lives and over their recovery process. The Peer Support Specialist works as a member of a team consisting of various professional disciplines in providing services to clients in accordance with the prescribed form of treatment and maintains behavior and communications which are consistent with Organization mission, goals, and chosen values.
What You’ll Do
- Act as a role model to persons in recovery to inspire hope, share life experiences and lessons learned as a person in recovery.
- Model and mentor recovery process and demonstrate coping skills.
- Identify recovery persons’ abilities, strengths and assess and assist them to recognize and use them. Educate and engage individuals in the Wellness Recovery and Action Plan process as a means to recognize early triggers and signs of relapse, and use of individual coping strategies as an alternative to more restrictive services. Assist individuals in learning self-advocacy skills
- Work collaterally with the Master’s level Clinician and other team members in establishing the service plan. Gathers treatment related information with respect to the client’s presenting problems; mental status; relevant psychiatric, medical, and developmental history to make decisions regarding diagnosis, treatment objectives, and ongoing service plans.
- Regularly clean floors, surfaces, and furniture, ensuring a welcoming and sanitary environment in common and program-specific areas.
- Keep program spaces tidy and restock essential items (e.g., hygiene products, cleaning agents, toiletries) for uninterrupted client access to basic needs.
- Identify and report maintenance issues, keep storage areas orderly, and follow a weekly cleaning schedule to meet organizational safety and quality standards.
- Participate in street outreach to connect with clients, provide essential items, and inform them about available services at the facility.
Good To Know
Qualifications
Alaska Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary : $19 - $25
