Peer Support Specialist

2 weeks ago

Fairbanks, United States True North Recovery Inc Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: $24/hr

True North Recovery Inc. is a special place. At TNR, we hire character and train skill. At TNR, the work we do is personal.  We are comprised of people with lived experience. We have walked through or alongside recovery in our lives and are driven to serve, to help, and to heal. We cannot control the outcomes for our clients, but what we can control is if they feel the love. Our Culture is the foundation of our work.


Job Title:

Residential Peer


Reports To:

Residential Peer Supervisor

 

Department:

Fairbanks Residential


Travel Required:

No

 

Location:

107 7th Ave 

Fairbanks, AK 99701


Position Type:

Full-time

 

Level/Salary Range:

$49,920 annually

 

 

Job Description

 

We have an opening for a Peer Support to join our growing team at our residential substance abuse treatment center.  You will be tasked with helping clients with personal hygiene, minor medical needs, housekeeping, and other daily needs as required by the client. To excel in this role, you should have an interest in behavioral health and the ability to work with limited supervision keeping the client’s needs as your top priority. You will need to be able to share lived experience with clients as well as role model a healthy life style. 

 

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assisting residents with daily personal routines.
  • Providing companionship to residents and establishing a trusting relationship with them.
  • Ensuring that residents are taking their prescribed medication as prescribed.
  • Reporting any concerns or medical issues.
  • Ensuring that the residents' living quarters are safe and well-organized.
  • Keeping records of resident activity, behavior, and moods.
  • Leading group activities and outings.
  • Performing any reasonable requests that residents ask for.
  • Collaborating with management and coworkers to ensure residents receive the best quality

         of treatment possible.

  • Models and teaches clients vital life skills that will aid in their success.
  • Monitor client’s ability to comply with house rules and report inconsistency to program

         manager or direct supervisor.

  • Well insure the safety of the facility by completing wellness checks and patrolling the

         propriety.                                                                                      

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

  • Must have/obtain food handlers card within 30-days of hire.
  • Must obtain CPR/basic first aid training within 30 days of hire.
  • High school diploma or GED.   
  • Lived experience in addiction recovery with a minimum of 6 months’ continuous sobriety

         prior to hire.

  • Active in personal recovery by participating in practices that support self-care, health and

         overall well- being.

  • Valid Alaska driver’s license.
  • Qualify for commercial automobile insurance.
  • First aid and CPR training preferable.
  • Friendly, Positive, and Professional attitude.
  • Strong emotional intelligence and listening skills.
  • Must be able to pass alcohol and drug screen.
  • Combination of education, experience, and licensure accepted.
  • Punctuality and consistent reliability in reporting to work.
  • Efficient time management skills and consistent reliability in reporting to work on time and  

         prepared.

PREFERRED SKILLS

  • Basic understanding of substance abuse level of care as defined by ASAM.
  • Oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to prioritize and schedule work.
  • Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
  • Working knowledge of HIPAA
  • Maintain current knowledge of program rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
  • Correct usage of grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
  • Ability to work independently and seek supervision appropriately.

COMPETENCIES

  • Build positive relationships
  • Engages peers in collaborative and caring relationships.
  • Provides support.
  • Shares lived experiences of recovery.
  • Supports recovery planning.
  • Provides information about skills related to health, wellness and recovery.
  • Helps peers to manage crisis.
  • Values communication.
  • Supports collaboration and teamwork.
  • Promotes leadership and advocacy.
  • Promotes growth and development.

BENEFITS

  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Time Off Accrual
  • Paid Sick Days
  • Paid training and credentialing.
  • Planet Fitness Membership

 

AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT

The relationship between you and the True North Recovery Inc.  is referred to as "employment at will."  This means that your employment can be terminated at any time for any reason, with or without cause, with or without notice, by you or the True North Recovery Inc. .  No representative of True North Recovery Inc.  has authority to enter into any agreement contrary to the foregoing "employment at will" relationship. You understand that your employment is "at will," and that you acknowledge that no oral or written statements or representations regarding your employment can alter your at-will employment status.

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