Residential Peer Support Specialist

4 weeks ago


Wasilla, Alaska, United States True North Recovery Inc Full time
Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Residential Peer Support Specialist to join our team at True North Recovery Inc. Our ideal candidate will have a strong background in addiction recovery and a passion for helping others achieve sobriety.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist residents with daily personal routines, including personal hygiene and minor medical needs.
  • Provide companionship and establish trusting relationships with residents.
  • Ensure residents are taking prescribed medication as directed.
  • Report any concerns or medical issues to management.
  • Maintain a safe and organized living environment for residents.
  • Keep records of resident activity, behavior, and moods.
  • Lead group activities and outings.
  • Perform reasonable requests from residents.
  • Collaborate with management and coworkers to ensure residents receive high-quality care.
Qualifications and Education
  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Lived experience in addiction recovery with a minimum of 6 months' continuous sobriety.
  • Valid Alaska driver's license and commercial automobile insurance.
  • First aid and CPR training preferred.
  • Friendly, positive, and professional attitude.
  • Strong emotional intelligence and listening skills.
  • Ability to pass alcohol and drug screen.
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.
Competencies
  • Build positive relationships.
  • Engage peers in collaborative and caring relationships.
  • Provide support.
  • Share lived experiences of recovery.
  • Support recovery planning.
  • Provide information about skills related to health, wellness, and recovery.
  • Help peers manage crisis.
  • Value communication.
  • Support collaboration and teamwork.
  • Promote leadership and advocacy.
  • Promote growth and development.
Benefits
  • ICHRA coverage for employee.
  • 401K plan with 100% match up to 5%.
  • Life and ADD insurance policy 100% covered by employer.
  • Vision and dental policy 90% covered by employer.
  • 10 paid holidays per year.
  • Paid time off accrual.
  • Paid sick days.
  • Paid training and credentialing.

True North Recovery Inc. is an at-will employer. This means that employment can be terminated at any time for any reason, with or without cause, with or without notice, by you or the employer. 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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