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Reentry Peer Support Specialist

Tanana Chiefs Conference -
Fairbanks, AK

Job Details

Full-time

Qualifications

Resource identification in social services
Client rapport building
Community resource coordination in health services social work
Experience working with children
Customer engagement
Adolescents
Working with families
Patient interaction
Clinical confidentiality policies
Customer service problem-solving

Full Job Description

Description

Job Title

Reentry Peer Support Specialist

Location

Fairbanks, AK, US

Organization Name

Health Services

Job Summary

Job Summary: Job incumbent provides traditional peer support services including engagement and outreach, advocacy, and peer support to clients in recovery. Incumbent models recovery with clients and collaborates with treatment team to improve client engagement.

Adhere to the TCC Ch’eghwtsen’ model of service and guiding principle which requires providing timely and effective service along with the ability to interact with others in a way that inspires trust and demonstrates respect, compassion and empathy.

Essential Functions

Essential Functions: This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbent(s).

Representative Duties: Under general supervision of the Reentry Clinical Lead, job incumbent will:

1. Partner with treatment team and clients to assist in recovery, advocacy, the development and utilization of coping skills.

2. Assist clients in navigating behavioral health, education, court systems, and other social services to manage and overcome any identified restrictions.

3. Provide outreach services to clients, including routine phone and emergency outreach.

4. Plan and facilitate engagement activities for clients and familial supports.

5. Provide prevention, psychoeducation, and support services to patients regarding mental health, substance use, recovery and overall wellness.

6. Assist with the provision of recovery support services that provide emotional and practical support to maintain client remission.

7. Coordinate the completion of regular drug testing for clients.

8. Complete documentation in a timely manner in accordance with guidelines established by Tanana Chiefs Conference, Indian Health Services, state and federal agencies and regulatory agencies.

Other Responsibilities:

1. Other job related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Incumbent is required to have identified lived experience in the criminal justice system, have experienced a substance use disorder, OR a co-occurring substance use disorder and a mental health disorder, and are in recovery.

2. Job incumbent must be active in recovery by participating in practices that support self-care, health, and overall wellbeing.

3. Be certified or attain certification as a Peer Support Professional within one year of hire.

4. Must have direct patient care experience including work with children, adolescents or families.

5. Experience working with Alaska Native clients preferred.

6. Must pass background check pursuant to the State of Alaska background check and federal Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act requirements.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

1. Must have a strong knowledge of community resources.

2. Must have the ability to utilize positive solution-focused skills to assist clients with problem solving.

3. Cross-cultural treatment skills and knowledge of Alaska Native cultures and traditions preferred.

4. Strong oral and written communication skills required.

5. Must have initiative and prioritizing skills.

6. Must work as part of a team providing quality care.

7. Must have excellent customer service skills and the ability to build rapport with patients, while respecting privacy and confidentiality.

8. Knowledge and ability to adhere to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and 42 CFR Part 2 confidentiality regulations.

9. Must demonstrate ethical commitment to mental wellness, recovery and goals of treatment within Tanana Chiefs Conference Health Services.

Supervision: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Supervision

Physical demands: Fairbanks area and village travel will be required to meet clinical need. May be exposed to certain conditions, conditions include but are not limited to: travel by small aircraft, vehicle, lack of running water, poor heat, sleeping on floors, and exposed to adverse weather conditions. Job incumbent must be able to physically travel by air and vehicle. Must be able to push, pull, lift and carry up to 40 pounds in support of equipment and supplies. Must be able to work in a busy, and sometimes stressful, clinic environment.

Summation

Summation: Job incumbent will benefit from using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

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