Peer Support Professional - Peer Based Crisis

Set Free Alaska • Soldotna, AK

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About The Position

Set Free Alaska is seeking a Peer Support Professional (PSP) for its 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 peers identify and access resources and recovery supports, manage crises, and build the skills and relationships that support recovery and community integration. No special certification is 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 will use lived experience with addiction and recovery to mentor, educate, and support people who are new to recovery. The position requires driving a personal vehicle for client support; reimbursement is provided at the IRS mileage rate when the required documentation is submitted.

Requirements

• Be willing to work toward State of Alaska Peer Support Professional certification or acquire it within six months of hire.
• Have lived experience in addiction and recovery, personally or through a family member.
• Pass a drug screening and State of Alaska background check.
• Qualify for Set Free Alaska's commercial automobile insurance.
• Provide proof of personal vehicle insurance coverage.
• Have a current, valid driver's license and a safe, reliable vehicle.
• Have good written, verbal, and organizational skills.
• Be punctual and consistent in reporting to work and delivering direct services.
• Be willing to share personal recovery stories using lived experience.
• Understand trauma-informed care and be aware of cultural differences.
• Be a motivated, discreet, dependable team player.
• Model recovery for people in recovery.
• Build rapport with clients and staff while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Maintain confidentiality and treat everyone with dignity and respect.
• Manage situations that may cause intense distress and work to ensure the safety and well-being of oneself and other staff.
• Have basic computer skills and be comfortable using 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 can enhance 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, which may include 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 to provide client support.
• Mentor and educate people who are new to recovery and share the message of recovery.
• Provide emotional and social support and model healthy, supportive relationships that encourage sobriety and recovery.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability
• 401(k) with 3% match
• Paid time off
• Continuing education stipend
• Vehicle-use reimbursement at the IRS mileage rate when required documentation is submitted

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed