Peer Support Professional - Peer Based Crisis

Set Free Alaska•Soldotna, AK

About The Position

Set Free Alaska is hiring a Peer Support Professional (PSP) for Peer Based Crisis services. The PSP engages with peers across the continuum of care and encourages sobriety, participation in recovery-oriented activities, and development of sober support networks. The role helps patients identify and access resources and recovery supports. It is intended for someone passionate about helping others and interested in behavioral health or addiction recovery; special certifications are not required to start, but the employee must be willing to work toward State of Alaska Peer Support Professional certification or acquire it within six months of hire. The PSP provides crisis support, recovery planning, advocacy, education, and practical assistance to people in recovery. The position includes driving a personal vehicle to support clients; reimbursement is provided at the IRS mileage rate when required documentation is submitted.

Requirements

Lived experience in addiction and recovery, personal or familial.
Willingness to work toward State of Alaska Peer Support Professional certification or acquire it within six months of hire.
Ability to pass a drug screening and State of Alaska background check.
Ability to qualify for Set Free Alaska's commercial automobile insurance.
Proof of personal vehicle insurance coverage.
Current valid driver's license and access to a safe, reliable vehicle.
Good written, verbal, and organizational skills.
Punctuality and consistency in reporting to work and delivering direct services.
Willingness to share personal recovery stories using lived experience.
Understanding of trauma-informed care and awareness of cultural differences.
Ability to be a motivated, discreet, dependable team player.
Ability to serve as a model to people in recovery.
Ability to build rapport with clients and staff while maintaining professional boundaries.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and treat everyone with dignity and respect.
Ability to manage situations that may cause intense distress and help ensure the safety and well-being of oneself and other staff.
Basic computer skills and fluent use of electronic communication tools.

Responsibilities

Maintain confidentiality of all information related to the position.
Provide Peer Based Crisis Services and help peers manage crises.
Connect peers with community resources that support recovery, including employment, housing, education, and recovery-promoting community activities.
Advocate for peers in addiction treatment settings and within the community.
Help peers with recovery planning and setting and accomplishing goals related to home, work, community, and health.
Provide information about health, wellness, and recovery skills, and facilitate change through goal setting, education, and skills building.
Facilitate individual and group Community & Recovery Support Services meetings to support recovery and community integration.
Complete timely documentation for each recovery service in accordance with applicable state or federal guidelines.
Model and teach life skills, including personal care and hygiene, laundry, housekeeping, shopping and budgeting, and meal preparation.
Coordinate and maintain effective relationships with colleagues and others to enhance peer support services.
Drive a personal vehicle for client support; vehicle-use reimbursement is provided at the IRS mileage rate when proper documentation is submitted.
Mentor and educate individuals who are new in recovery and share the message of recovery.
Provide emotional and social support and model healthy supportive relationships that encourage sobriety and recovery.