Peer Support Specialist (Day One Center)

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: DOE

Mission Statement

We say yes to people seeking help for addiction and mental health issues. 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.

General Functions

The Day One Peer Support Specialist is responsible for role modeling overall wellness and

mentoring to all individuals who receive services at Day One. This position works directly with

clients to model recovery and holds a strong belief that all people can recover from addiction and

obtain happiness. The Peer Support Specialist will role model being an advocate in the recovery

community and participate in community activities seeking out opportunities to share their story.

They work directly with client, family, sponsors and community supports to remove barriers,

address relapse triggers, and re-build fractures to positive relationships.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide family members with information on support resources available through groups
  
  

and organizations in the state of Alaska

• Assist, when appropriate, family members and others to understand possible warning
  
  

signs and triggers, appropriate supportive responses, wellness measures, and the overall

recovery process

• Assist recovering individuals to have their voices fully heard
• Support individuals in identifying their areas of need for treatment services andto
  
  

communicate these needs to provider staff

• Provide crisis support as needed
• Assist individuals in utilizing resources to help them become more independent (e.g.
  
  

public transportation, support groups, using computers, obtain library card, training,

vocational services, education, finances, health and wellness, etc.)

• Assist individuals in identifying barriers to their recovery, and develop strategies to
  
  

overcome them

• Provide education and advocacy within the community that promotes awareness
  
  

ofmental health, serious emotional disturbance, OUD and co-occurring disorders, and

reduces barriers such as stigma and misconceptions

• Maintain a working relationship with all community partner agencies
• Continue to stay current on training and education needed to perform duties to a high
  
  

standard

• Assist individuals in developing and utilizing natural supports and resources in the
  
  

community (e.g. support groups, making friends, spiritual support, etc.)

• Work with peers and staff to identify community supports and help
  
  

individuals understand how to utilize these resources in their recovery

• Performs related duties as assigned
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or general equivalency degree
• Peer Support Specialist certification or Alaska Chemical Dependency Counselor
  
  

Certification I (CDC I) working towards a (CDC II) in accordance with State

Requirements

• Demonstrates a healthy lifestyle and has the ability to share their recovery story.
• Working knowledge of Motivational Interviewing and Trauma-Informed Care.
• Two years experience working with individuals in a substance-use related field.
• Two years experience providing peer support services
• Strong understanding of community resources and referral agencies
• If in recovery must be in remission for ONE (1) year and working a program of
  
  

recovery

• CPR/First Aid/AED certified or able to obtain within 90 days of hire
• Continued employment is contingent upon receipt of a satisfactory state and federal
  
  

background check, approved National Provider Identifier Standard (NPI) status, and

state Approval as a Qualified Addictions Professional (QAP) or a Provisional (QAP)

• Must have a valid Alaska Driver's License and insurable under True North vehicle
  
  

insurance

Preferred Requirements

• Associate's degree in social work, Psychology, Human Services, Counseling, or
  
  

Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling

• Current CPR/First Aid/AED certified
• Current NPI and QAP
• Peer Support Trainer
• Working knowledge of state DBH regulations
  
  

SKILLS And ABILITIES

• Knowledge of alcoholism and drug addiction as a disease
• Ability to communicate proficiently verbally and in writing
• Demonstrate the ability to respond to crisis situations and emergencies with good
  
  

judgment

• Ability to deescalate agitated clients
• Ability to maintain healthy boundaries with clients
  
  

Core Competencies

• Understanding of Trauma informed care.
• Understanding of addiction and recovery
• Demonstrate flexibility, adaptability, and initiative.
• Demonstrate positive work ethic and organizational skills
• Exercise good judgment
  
  

Full Time Benefits

• ICHRA Coverage for Employee
• 401K Plan - 100% Match Up To 5%
• Life & ADD Insurance Policy 100% covered by employer
• Vision and Dental Policy 90% covered by employer
• 10 Paid Holidays a Year
• Paid Time Off Accrual
• Paid Sick Days
• Paid Training and Credentialing
  
  

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.