What are the responsibilities and job description for the PROJECT SPECIALIST (PEER SPECIALIST) - HOPE position at Fairbanks Native Associ?
GRANT SUMMARY
The goal of the Hope Project is to improve mental health outcomes for children and youth at risk for or with serious emotional disturbance (SED) and to bring new hope through its comprehensive and early intervention approach for the children, youth, and their families.
POSITION SUMMARY :
This position is responsible for providing mentorship and recovery support services for consumers within the Hope Project using the Athabascan Recovery Model of traditional Athabascan Values of love for children, family unit relationships, self-sufficiency, care & provisioning for family, practicing of Native Traditions, respecting wisdom from life experiences, respecting Elders and others, promoting spirituality, and sharing & caring of community.
JOB DUTIES
- Facilitates Talking Circle in a traditional way in alignment with treatment schedule.
- Shares lived experiences with consumers and families.
- Shares experience with navigating mental health system.
- Supports consumers during their treatment experience providing positive feedback and hope.
- Mentors consumers during their intensive daily treatment services for five consumers, within four (4) month length of stay; up to 6 hours per day, Monday through Friday.
- Attends mandatory position training that provides training in risk factors as designated by Project Manager and / or Clinical Supervisor.
- Maintains consumer confidentiality in accordance with 42 CFR Part 2 and HIPPA.
- Attends all required staff meetings.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Education & Experience)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (Education & Experience)
Notice : All employment at the Fairbanks Native Association (FNA) is "at will." This means the employee or FNA may terminate employment at any time and for any reason. Unless specified in writing, no duration of employment is expressed or implied for this position. Your signature indicates that you have read this Job Description and understand the essential functions of and qualifications for the job.
