Mobile Outreach Team Peer Support

True North Recovery Inc•Wasilla, AK

12d

About The Position

MISSION STATEMENT: 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. R OLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide community outreach to individuals unhoused, community members in the school systems, as well as community engagement with local partners. Provide education and advocacy within the community that promotes awareness of mental health, serious emotional disturbance, OUD and co-occurring disorders, and assists in reducing barriers such as stigma and misconceptions. Maintain Data Trackers for all outreaches done in community. Engages in all assigned outreach activities in the community. Crisis Peer Support will respond to MCT calls in the community and respond within a timely manner and provide assistance to local law enforcement in deescalating crises. Provides direct peer support services to clients engaged in recovery services to include, linkages to treatment, community resources, education, employment, housing, etc. Responds to, coordinates, and tracks incoming Hopeline calls. Assists clients in setting and pursuing their recovery goals. Functions as a role model to clients. Develops and maintains relationships with clients while maintaining healthy and professional boundaries. Provides motivational interviewing, community living skills, social, and emotional support. Assists clients in building social and interpersonal skills that will enhance employment opportunities. Helps clients understand and employ recovery strategies. Maintains an active awareness of the peer support services that are available in the state of Alaska. Works to motivate clients through positive means, highlighting strengths and resources. Participate in training in areas related to improvement of service delivery. Provides or accesses required initial and ongoing training to increase staff competence. Models and teaches clients vital life skills that will aid in their success. Advocates for clients in treatment setting and within the community. Shares lived experiences and assists in community, relationship and skill building. Interacts with the clients in a manner conducive to their safety, dignity, privacy, and security. Attends staff meetings and works collaboratively with other staff in case staffing/review. Must have strong writing skills with attention to detail and accuracy of fact reporting. Train new Peer Support Specialists how to properly document services provided. Completes timely documentation in client’s EHR, using DAP note format for each recovery service provided. All documentation is to comply with overseeing state or federal guidelines. Demonstrates ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Administer UAs and breathalyzers as needed. Exhibits competency in personal recovery and use of coping skills. Writing crisis stabilization plans for clients in need of immediate help. Performs related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Associate's degree in human services or related field - preferred but not required
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.
Must obtain CDC II OR CDC I & NACA I within 4 years of hire.
Must obtain PSP I within 2 years of hire.
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.
Continued employment is contingent upon receipt of a satisfactory state and federal background check.

Nice To Haves

Ability to coordinate multiple activities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficient with PCs and standard office equipment.
Ability to make decisions and exercise good judgment.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Ability to work under pressure and prioritize workload.
Strong public speaking and organizational skills.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Prevents and intervenes in crises situations.
Tailor's services to unique individual, family, and community characteristics.
Listens and communicates effectively.
Collaborates and builds positive relationships
Identifies strengths and resources, reassessing routinely
Assists individuals in developing personal plans.
Implements and coordinates the plan of care.
Supports problem solving and conflict resolution
Connects individuals and families to community resources
Completes and trains staff for required documentation in a timely manner
Observes rights to confidentiality.
Ability to complete personal documentation and trains staff for required documentation in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

Provide community outreach to individuals unhoused, community members in the school systems, as well as community engagement with local partners.
Provide education and advocacy within the community that promotes awareness of mental health, serious emotional disturbance, OUD and co-occurring disorders, and assists in reducing barriers such as stigma and misconceptions.
Maintain Data Trackers for all outreaches done in community.
Engages in all assigned outreach activities in the community.
Crisis Peer Support will respond to MCT calls in the community and respond within a timely manner and provide assistance to local law enforcement in deescalating crises.
Provides direct peer support services to clients engaged in recovery services to include, linkages to treatment, community resources, education, employment, housing, etc.
Responds to, coordinates, and tracks incoming Hopeline calls.
Assists clients in setting and pursuing their recovery goals.
Functions as a role model to clients.
Develops and maintains relationships with clients while maintaining healthy and professional boundaries.
Provides motivational interviewing, community living skills, social, and emotional support.
Assists clients in building social and interpersonal skills that will enhance employment opportunities.
Helps clients understand and employ recovery strategies.
Maintains an active awareness of the peer support services that are available in the state of Alaska.
Works to motivate clients through positive means, highlighting strengths and resources.
Participate in training in areas related to improvement of service delivery.
Provides or accesses required initial and ongoing training to increase staff competence.
Models and teaches clients vital life skills that will aid in their success.
Advocates for clients in treatment setting and within the community.
Shares lived experiences and assists in community, relationship and skill building.
Interacts with the clients in a manner conducive to their safety, dignity, privacy, and security.
Attends staff meetings and works collaboratively with other staff in case staffing/review.
Must have strong writing skills with attention to detail and accuracy of fact reporting.
Train new Peer Support Specialists how to properly document services provided.
Completes timely documentation in client’s EHR, using DAP note format for each recovery service provided.
All documentation is to comply with overseeing state or federal guidelines.
Demonstrates ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Administer UAs and breathalyzers as needed.
Exhibits competency in personal recovery and use of coping skills.
Writing crisis stabilization plans for clients in need of immediate help.
Performs related duties as assigned.

Benefits

ICHRA Coverage for Employee Health Insurance Policy Reimbursement (Health Insurance Policy Reimbursement)
401K Plan - 100% Match Up To 5%
Life & ADD Insurance Policy 100% covered by employer
Vision and Dental Policy 90% covered by employer
10 Paid Holidays a Year
Paid Time Off Accrual
Paid Training and Credentialing
Short term and long-term disability
Monthly cash stipend
Supplemental benefits including critical illness insurance, accident insurance and hospital indemnity