Anchorage Development Manager

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.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

 Anchorage Development Coordinator will provide immediate access to services to

clients presenting immediate needs. The Development Coordinator will offer access and linkage to

community resources to improve the client’s quality of life. The Development Coordinator will seek

out and develop new partnerships to expand the reach of crisis services in Anchorage.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

•  Serves as a liaison to providers and the treatment team.
•  Provides direct peer support to clients in active crisis to include linkages to assessments, mental health evaluations, housing and community resources.
• Provide coordination with community members seeking training and education on crisis intervention and prevention.
• Develop and distribute outreach materials, such as brochures and flyers, to promote crisis services.
• Assist clients in setting and pursuing their crisis management goals.
• Functions as a role model to clients.
• Provides motivational interviewing, social, and emotional support.
• Helps clients understand and employ recovery strategies.
• Maintains an active awareness of the crisis support services that are available in the state of Alaska.
• Works to motivate clients through positive means, highlighting strengths and resources.
• Participate in training in areas related to improvement of service delivery.
• Models and teach clients vital life skills that will aid in their success.
• Advocates for clients in treatment settings and within the community.
• Shares lived experiences and assists in community, relationship and skill building.
• Interact with the clients in a manner conducive to their safety, dignity, privacy, and security.
• Attend staff meetings and works collaboratively with other staff in case staffing/review
• Engages in all assigned peer outreach activities in the community.
• Must have strong writing skills with attention to detail and accuracy of fact reporting.
• Completes timely documentation in client’s EHR, using DAP note format for each recovery service provided. All documentation is to comply with overseeing state or federal guidelines.
• Demonstrates ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Administer UAs and breathalyzers as needed.
• Exhibits competency in personal recovery and use of coping skills.
• Develop and maintain relationships with community partners, including social service agencies, healthcare providers, and law enforcement.
• Representing the organization at community meetings and events to raise awareness of crisis services.
• Collaborate with other organizations to develop and implement community-wide crisis response plans.
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Associates degree in Human Services or related field preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted.
• If in recovery, one year of continuous sobriety prior to hire and active and continuing participation in a recovery support program, such as a 12-step program.
• Must obtain PSP I within 3 years of hire.
• Must obtain CDC I within 4 years of hire.
• Valid Alaska driver’s license and insurable under TRUE NORTH RECOVERY INC’s automotive insurance, which requires a driver to be at least 21 years of age.
• Continued employment is contingent upon receipt of a satisfactory state and federal background check.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Ability to coordinate multiple activities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with PCs and standard office equipment.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to make decisions and exercise good judgment
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong public speaking and organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritize workload.
• Prevents and intervenes in crisis situations.
• Tailors services to unique individual, family, and community characteristics.
• Manages stress and maintains personal health.
• Models appropriate emotion regulation skills.
• Listens and communicates effectively.
• Collaborates and builds positive relationships.
• Identifies strengths and resources, reassessing routinely.
• Assists individuals in developing personal plans.
• Implements and coordinates the plan of care.
• Supports problem solving and conflict resolution.
• Connects individuals and families to community resources.
• Completes and trains staff for required documentation in a timely manner.
• Observes client rights to confidentiality.
• Ability to complete personal documentation and train staff for required documentation in a timely manner.

COMPETENCIES:

• Working with Others
• Assessing Strengths and Needs
• Planning Services
• Providing Services
• Linking to Resources
• Advocating
• Individualizing Care
• Documenting
• Behaving Professionally and Ethically

 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 the True 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 the True North Recovery Inc. .  No representative of True 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.