PROJECT SPECIALIST (Peer Support Specialist)

Fairbanks Native Associ

About The Position

This position is responsible for providing mentorship, peer counseling, and support services using the Athabascan Recovery Model of traditional Athabascan Values of love for children, family unit relationships, self-sufficiency, care & provisioning for family, practicing of Native Traditions, respecting wisdom from life experiences, respecting Elders, and others, promoting spirituality and sharing & caring of community.

Requirements

Ability to report to work on time.
Above average skills in operating/using computers and using Windows, Word, and Excel with the ability to accurately input information into reporting formats.
Above average communication and people skills with the ability to accurately follow written and verbal instructions.
Knowledge of how to best assist possible escalated individuals during the data collection process.
Strong understanding and sensitivity to diverse cultures and lifestyles, with demonstrated experience working effectively with Alaska Native populations.
Ability to protect confidentiality is essential; HIPAA & 42 CFR compliant.
Knowledge and ability to interpret/understand billing procedures.
Skill in managing multiple priorities and tasks concurrently and meeting their deadlines.
Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with other employees.
Ability to work independently as well as with teams.
High School diploma or GED.
40 hour initial Peer Support Specialist Training - certification
One (1) year of experience working with AN/AI population and experience providing culturally specific services.
Two (2) years of lived experience with substance abuse or co-occurring disorder.
A combination of experience, education, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may substitute for degree requirements.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in behavioral health or a related field.
One (1) year of experience involving program/project management.

Responsibilities

Facilitates three (3) weekly, group Talking Circles using evidence-based family training in traditional ways aligning with the treatment schedule. Groups are youth, adults, and family members.
Oversees community services activities.
Share lived experiences with consumers and families.
Share experience with navigating the mental health system.
Provides consumers with recovery support in the Recovery Center.
Provides linkage to housing and/or recovery housing.
Provides trauma-informed care and care navigation to culturally specific services.
Supports consumers during their treatment experience providing positive feedback and hope.
Ensures adherence to data collection requirements and enters accurate and timely data into the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
Develop billing records.
Oversees safety and security of consumers in Recovery Center.
Attends mandatory position training that provides training in risk factors as designated by the Project Manager and/or Clinical Supervisor.
Maintains consumer confidentiality following 42 CFR Part 2 and HIPPA.
Attend all required staff meetings.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.