Crisis Peer Support Specialist

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    "description": "<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold\">MISSION STATEMENT: </span></p>\n<p>We say yes to people seeking help for addiction and mental health issues. We create pathways to recovery and purpose. We provide the right service at the right time, delivered by people with lived experience. We transform behavioral health systems through innovation, creativity and collaboration.</p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px\">Job Description:</span></span><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Crisis Peer Support Specialist will provide immediate access to services to clients presenting immediate needs. Crisis Peer Support Specialist will offer access and linkage to community recourses to improve the client's quality of life.</span></p>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px\">R<span style=\"font-weight: bold\">OLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:</span></span></span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Create a supportive, non-judgmental environment to build rapport, and utilize motivational interviewing to assist and motivate individuals experiencing ambivalence as they navigate resources and explore treatment options.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Provides direct peer support to clients in active crisis to include linkages to assessments, mental health evaluations, housing, community resources, recovery-oriented supports, identified treatment and withdrawal management programs.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Assist clients in identifying and mitigating their crisis stabilization needs.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Functions as a role model to clients.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Serves as a liaison to providers and treatment teams.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Provides motivational interviewing, social, and emotional support.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Helps clients understand and employ recovery strategies.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Maintains an active awareness of the crisis support services that are available in the State of Alaska.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Works to motivate clients through positive means, highlighting strengths and resources.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Participate in training in areas related to improvement of service delivery.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Models and teach clients vital life skills that will aid in their success.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Advocates for clients in treatment settings and within the community.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Shares lived experiences and assists in community, relationship and skill building.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Interact with the clients in a manner conducive to their safety, dignity, privacy, and security.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Attend staff meetings and work collaboratively with other staff in case staffing/review.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Engages in all assigned peer outreach activities in the community.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Must have strong writing skills with attention to detail and accuracy of fact reporting.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Completes timely documentation in client’s EHR, using DAP or DJF note format for each recovery service provided. All documentation is to comply with overseeing state or federal guidelines.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Competencies in documentation of Crisis Stabilization Plans, Behavioral Health and Substances Use screenings, Crisis Case Management Assessments, and Withdrawal Management Treatment Planning. </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Demonstrates ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Administer UAs and breathalyzers as needed, complete follow-up documentation and order testing. </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Exhibits competency in personal recovery and use of coping skills.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Conducts coordination with Emergency Services and Emergency Department professionals. </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Provides assistance with all community outreach needs and services when appropriate and available.</span><br></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold\">QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 15px\">Associate's degree in human services or related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 15px\"> If in recovery, one year of continuous sobriety prior to hire and active and continuing participation in a recovery support program, such as a 12-step program.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 15px\"> Must obtain CDC II within 3 years of hire.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 15px\"> Valid Alaska driver’s license and insurable under TRUE NORTH RECOVERY INC’s automotive insurance, which requires a driver to be at least 21 years of age.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 15px\"> Continued employment is contingent upon receipt of a satisfactory state and federal background check.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold\">PREFERRED SKILLS:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Ability to coordinate multiple activities.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Excellent verbal and written communication skills.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Proficient with PCs and standard office equipment.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Strong problem-solving skills.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Ability to make decisions and exercise good judgment</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Strong public speaking and organizational skills.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Ability to work under pressure and prioritize workload.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Prevents and intervenes in crisis situations.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Tailors' services to unique individual, family, and community characteristics.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Manage stress and maintains personal health.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Listen and communicate effectively.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Collaborates and builds positive relationships.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Identifies strengths and resources, reassessing routinely.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Assists individuals in developing personal plans.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Implements and coordinates the plan of care.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Supports problem solving and conflict resolution.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Connects individuals and families to community resources.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Complete and train staff for required documentation in a timely manner.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Observes client rights to confidentiality.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Ability to complete personal documentation and train staff for required documentation in a timely manner.</span><br></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px; 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Employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk/hear, see, read, and personally interact with others.</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Requesting an Accommodation:</span> If you are a job seeker with a disability and require accessibility assistance or an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please submit a request by telephone or via email. In order to appropriately assist you with an accommodation, we ask that you please specify the assistance needed.</p>",
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