Reentry & Recovery (Female) Participant Advisor - Reentry & Recovery - Juneau

Central Council Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes•Juneau, AK

just now•Onsite

About The Position

The participant advisor is a key staff member who physically resides at the assigned non-congregate shelter and maintains an overnight presence to support program participants. The incumbent serves as a mentor and provides assistance to staff and program participants, as needed, to ensure a safe and stable environment.

Requirements

Ability to read and interpret procedures to make conclusions and decisions.
Knowledge of reentry and recovery pathways
Excellent interpersonal communication skills
Ability to practice tact, courtesy, and discretion.
Must be capable of handling unexpected situations or conflict with tact and professionalism.
Familiarity with Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian cultures.
CPR/First Aide, NARCAN training either before hire date or within 1 month.
Ability to meet criminal background check clearance requirements
Ability to pass drug and alcohol screenings

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in recovery, reentry, housing, or peer-support environments
Experience working in structured or compliance-based programs

Responsibilities

Reside in the non-congregate shelter facility
Be physically present daily from 10pm-6am
Refrain from use of all drugs and alcohol, and pass all random drug screenings
Abide by all house rules
Attend and assist with the monthly house meal at the location supervised
Serve as a mentor, welcoming new participants and establishing and maintaining appropriate relationships with all program participants
Ensure program participants remain in compliance with all house/program rules.
Complete and record shelter curfew checks at 10:00 pm.
Arm doors nightly and allow entrance for those with curfew exceptions after 10pm.
Complete breathalyzer tests for all program participants nightly, at time of curfew.
As directed by program management, complete drug screens for participants and report back results.
Notify program managers of failed breathalyzer or drug screen, curfew non-compliance, or participant rule-breach immediately and follow directives given on case-by-case basis.
In case of an emergency, notify the appropriate authorities and department staff.
Follow appropriate procedures, including calling facilities, security, or supervisor on call as indicated
Complete incident reports and send to appropriate team members
Serve as a key point-of-contact between program participants and other program staff, including contact pertaining to house-meal and group attendance, shared supplies for the house, messages to participants, and delivery of paperwork for staff to/from houses.
Collaborate with program staff regarding chore assignments and inspections.
Be responsive to incoming calls, texts, or emails from your supervisor.
Check emails daily and respond the same day.
Communicate all relevant information from shift to R&R manager by end of each shift.
Train a lead-participant within the program to cover duties in your absence
Complete any and all assigned trainings to help you excel in your position.
Preserve confidentiality of all participants, staff, and volunteers
Maintain a commitment to personal recovery, participant empowerment, and the ability to support participants.
Other duties as assigned.