Healing to Wellness Program Peer Recovery Mentor

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

POSITION: HEALING TO WELLNESS PROGRAM PEER RECOVERY MENTOR

One (1) Full-time grant funded, Non-exempt position

LOCATION: Keweenaw Bay Tribal Court

Baraga, Michigan 49908

SUPERVISORY CONTROL:Chief Judge

SALARY: Grade 4 w/o certification (minimum starting wage = $16.47/hr.)

Grade 5 w/certification (minimum starting wage = $17.43/hr.)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a High School Diploma, GED, or Certificate of Completion.
• Must have at least six (6) months of prior experience in a similar position.
• If applicant is in recovery, must have at least one (1) year of continuous sobriety and currently practicing total abstinence.
• Must be knowledgeable of addiction and alcoholism or willing to be trained. Must be willing to further education in the substance abuse field.
• Must possess Peer Recovery training and/or certification through: MDHHS, CCAR, and/or CPRM (Certified Peer Recovery Mentor) or must obtain within two years of hire.
• Must possess strong communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Must work well with others.
• Has not been convicted of an offense in any jurisdiction within the past year.
• Must be organized and timely to ensure client reporting.
• Must have the ability to lead and supervise participants.
• Must have the ability to relate to American Indians and non-Indians alike is essential as well as basic knowledge of the 12-Step program and/or other recovery pathways.
• Must possess a valid unrestricted Michigan driver's license, and good driving record, and be able to be insured to operate fleet vehicles.
• Must possess full coverage insurance for personal vehicle.
• Must be able to demonstrate computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Word and Excel, is required. Knowledge of software and the creation of video media preferred.
• Knowledge of Anishinaabe tradition and culture is preferred.
• Must be able to obtain a satisfactory clearance in accordance with the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act Background Investigation Policy.
• Employment is contingent upon the satisfactory result of a Security Background Check, pre-employment drug testing and pre-employment physical.

INDIAN PREFERENCE: Preference will be given to qualified individuals of American Indian descent.

VETERAN PREFERENCE: Preference will be given to qualified Veterans who do not have bad conduct or dishonorable discharges (need DD214).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as a peer recovery mentor for the Healing to Wellness Program (HTWP) components and activities of the program, and for a specified number of participants as requested by the HTWP Coordinator and Chief Judge and/or HTWP Judge.
• The schedule would be flexible from business hours and after-hours attending AA/NA/Wellbriety meetings, community events, transporting etc.
• Meets with participants to provide advocacy and support and serve as a role model.
• Assist and support the HTWP Coordinator and/or HTWP Judge with paperwork, assessment, treatment planning, and graduation planning of the participant served. Includes documenting progress, or lack of progress.
• Be knowledgeable of, and abide by the Federal Rules of Confidentiality (42CFR part 2) and KBICSAP Paraprofessional Code of Ethics, and HIPPA.
• Support coordination with the HTWP Team in scheduling, preparing the agenda, and preparing information and activities for the weekly team meeting and court sessions.
• Work with participants to assist with activities of daily living and foster a sense of safety in the community which includes personal hygiene and self-care skills, money management and budgeting, symptom management, relapse prevention, transporting, problem-solving and conflict resolution, and assist in maintaining a balanced lifestyle.
• Attend team and case conferences and collaborate with other providers with the HTWP team.
• Provides advice and guidance in where and when to find services and programs that are helpful; advocates with those services and programs on behalf of the participants as needed.
• Provides leadership to a group of participants working to help each other and develop self-help skills.
• Intervene in crisis situations, making immediate assessments and referrals in emergency situations and relaying information to the HTWP Coordinator.
• Coordinate participants' needs for services with others in the program; attend case review/team meetings; provide information and facilitate the provision of care/services.
• Demonstrates professionalism in all aspects of their job while ensuring effective communication.
• Creates and maintains effective interpersonal/working relationships with other employees and participants to support coordination and provision of services.
• Listens to participants' complaints and concerns and works to resolve them; refers participants to the appropriate service provider if unable to resolve issues to the participants' satisfaction.
• Prepare daily log entries, incident reports and other required paperwork to ensure the program meets the standards.
• Maintain Competencies in infection control, CPR, First Aid, and blood-borne pathogens.
• Develop and maintain peer counselor skills through seminars, workshops, or other forms of training/education. Provide peer support and assistance to participants when needed.
• Provide linkage and transportation in own personal vehicle to participants for recovery and other ancillary needs.
• Must be available to travel to job-related training/workshops.
• Provide on-call, weekend, and holiday support and/or availability.
• Any other related duties that promote wellness of the participant served, strengthens the mission of the HTWP, and promotes goodwill in the community.
• All other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $16.47 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bereavement leave
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Experience:

• Addiction counseling: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Baraga, MI 49908 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Baraga, MI 49908: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $17