What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Support Specialist - Open until Filled position at The City of Fairbanks?
Job Summary
This position will provide focused, empathetic, and non-judgmental support alongside the Fairbanks Police Department to individuals navigating the justice system and / or utilizing FPD services to include engagement, follow-up, court dates and appointments, and connecting the public to resources they may benefit from. This is a grant funded position with a grant period ending September 30, 2026.
*This position will stay open until filled*
Essential Job Functions / Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Essential Job Functions:
The examples listed below are representative of general assignments performed by this class and are not intended to be all inclusive.
- Engage with citizens and support them in moving through the processes required by the court system.
- Serve as a liaison between the individual and FPD / other public safety services such as the Mobile Crisis Team, FFD's community paramedic, Adult Protective Services, victim services, ect.
- Work with individuals to connect to their clinical team and / or provide support to arrange services or resources to help the individual achieve their goals and develop independence.
- Maintain an active awareness of the peer support services that are available in the state of Alaska.
- Help individuals understand and employ recovery strategies.
- Advocate for individuals
Candidates hired must satisfactorily demonstrate these factors during a prescribed probationary period for continued employment.
- Ability to develop and maintain relationships with individuals while maintaining healthy and professional boundaries.
- Ability to model hope.
- Ability to assist individuals develop effective coping skills, self-help strategies, and self-advocacy.
- Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- Possess strong note taking skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work independently, locate training resources, and seek supervision as appropriate.
- Ability to complete documentation of interactions and achieved outcomes.
- Knowledge of privacy and confidentiality rules and regulations (HIPPA).
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- Peer Support Specialist Certification
The City of Fairbanks offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including: Health care, Health Reimbursement Arrangement Plan (HRA), Flexible Spending Account, Dental care, Life Insurance, Long and short - term disability insurance options, pension, holidays, vacation, and deferred compensation plans.
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