AMHR Residential- Peer Support Specialist
$500 Hiring BonusFour Weeks Paid Time Off Starting First Year.
Summary of Job FunctionsIn accordance with The Arc of Anchorage's mission, vision, and core values, the Peer Support Specialist is responsible for working with individuals in a mental health residential treatment setting while using their own lived experience to work as a role model while supporting the day-to-day delivery of services to individuals in accordance with each individual's identified goals.
A PSS will mentor, educate, and spread the message of co-occurring recovery to individuals who are new in their recovery journeys.
A PSS will provide emotional and social support to AMHR individuals and model healthy, supportive relationships that encourage living a life in recovery.
The Peer Support Specialist is accountable to the person receiving support, their team, and the agency.
Essential Job Functions Assist the individual in building social, cognitive, daily living, employment, and self-management skills Educate and train the individual on behavioral health topics related to the individual's treatment and co-occurring recovery Ability to maintain a collaborative and cooperative work environment and to work with minimum of supervision Assist the individual in accessing necessary treatment and social support services Assist the individual in participating in traditional healing or spiritual activities Assist, advocate, and coordinate individuals with community-based social, educational, vocational, legal, and financial resources Monitor the safety and stability of the individual and connect the individual with crisis intervention services Facilitate groups focusing on skill building, self-regulation, conflict resolution, Etc.
Assist in coordinating individual off-site logistics (Appointments, Transportation) Assist the individual in engaging in social relationships and natural community-based supports that enhance the individual's quality of life Assist the individual resolve conflicts and mediate solutions to problems with treatment providers, social support agencies, or natural community-based supports Inform the appropriate staff of any odd behavior, conflict, or deviations from the individual's treatment goals Contribute to service planning Develops and maintains relationships with Individuals while maintaining healthy and professional boundaries Assist individuals with developing healthy coping mechanisms, and rehabilitation tactics Maintains internal program statistics, referrals data, and follow-up records; enters data into Therap, AKAIMS, and other databases; perform electronic transmissions and produce related reports Attend staff meetings and complete required training.
Adheres to policy, procedures, and regulations set forth by regulating authorities such as and is not limited to local, state, federal, CARF, Medicaid, and The Arc of Anchorage Perform other related duties as assigned for the needs of the program.
Education and Experience High School Diploma and/or GED.
One (1) year experience working with or having direct life experience with individuals who experience mental illness.
Actively working a support program that meets their recovery needs.
Ability to obtain peer certification within 6 months of hire Preferred, associate degree in Social Work, Human Services, or related field and/or three (3) years' experience working with or having direct life experience with people who experience mental illness.
Basic computer use and experience with Microsoft Office.
Required Licenses, Clearances & Trainings:
Background checks as defined by licensing agencies Current TB test/clearance Valid driver's license and proof of insurance Clean driving record Pass all mandatory agency training (i.
e.
, CPR, Mandt, Programs) Completed all departmental training Equipment Use Personal Vehicle Routine use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and other office-related devices.
Working Conditions Required to drive in the community with individuals served Required to perform duties in the community Physical Demands Sitting in a normal seated position for extended periods Standing and moving for extended periods Ability to exert 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds constantly to move objects.
Physical demand requirements are more than those for light work Communication skills using the English spoken word Ability to see within normal parameters Ability to hear within normal range The Arc of Anchorage is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Recommended Skills Audio Equipments Behavioral Medicine Cpr Communication Crisis Intervention Databases Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Summary of Job FunctionsIn accordance with The Arc of Anchorage's mission, vision, and core values, the Peer Support Specialist is responsible for working with individuals in a mental health residential treatment setting while using their own lived experience to work as a role model while supporting the day-to-day delivery of services to individuals in accordance with each individual's identified goals.
A PSS will mentor, educate, and spread the message of co-occurring recovery to individuals who are new in their recovery journeys.
A PSS will provide emotional and social support to AMHR individuals and model healthy, supportive relationships that encourage living a life in recovery.
The Peer Support Specialist is accountable to the person receiving support, their team, and the agency.
Essential Job Functions Assist the individual in building social, cognitive, daily living, employment, and self-management skills Educate and train the individual on behavioral health topics related to the individual's treatment and co-occurring recovery Ability to maintain a collaborative and cooperative work environment and to work with minimum of supervision Assist the individual in accessing necessary treatment and social support services Assist the individual in participating in traditional healing or spiritual activities Assist, advocate, and coordinate individuals with community-based social, educational, vocational, legal, and financial resources Monitor the safety and stability of the individual and connect the individual with crisis intervention services Facilitate groups focusing on skill building, self-regulation, conflict resolution, Etc.
Assist in coordinating individual off-site logistics (Appointments, Transportation) Assist the individual in engaging in social relationships and natural community-based supports that enhance the individual's quality of life Assist the individual resolve conflicts and mediate solutions to problems with treatment providers, social support agencies, or natural community-based supports Inform the appropriate staff of any odd behavior, conflict, or deviations from the individual's treatment goals Contribute to service planning Develops and maintains relationships with Individuals while maintaining healthy and professional boundaries Assist individuals with developing healthy coping mechanisms, and rehabilitation tactics Maintains internal program statistics, referrals data, and follow-up records; enters data into Therap, AKAIMS, and other databases; perform electronic transmissions and produce related reports Attend staff meetings and complete required training.
Adheres to policy, procedures, and regulations set forth by regulating authorities such as and is not limited to local, state, federal, CARF, Medicaid, and The Arc of Anchorage Perform other related duties as assigned for the needs of the program.
Education and Experience High School Diploma and/or GED.
One (1) year experience working with or having direct life experience with individuals who experience mental illness.
Actively working a support program that meets their recovery needs.
Ability to obtain peer certification within 6 months of hire Preferred, associate degree in Social Work, Human Services, or related field and/or three (3) years' experience working with or having direct life experience with people who experience mental illness.
Basic computer use and experience with Microsoft Office.
Required Licenses, Clearances & Trainings:
Background checks as defined by licensing agencies Current TB test/clearance Valid driver's license and proof of insurance Clean driving record Pass all mandatory agency training (i.
e.
, CPR, Mandt, Programs) Completed all departmental training Equipment Use Personal Vehicle Routine use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and other office-related devices.
Working Conditions Required to drive in the community with individuals served Required to perform duties in the community Physical Demands Sitting in a normal seated position for extended periods Standing and moving for extended periods Ability to exert 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds constantly to move objects.
Physical demand requirements are more than those for light work Communication skills using the English spoken word Ability to see within normal parameters Ability to hear within normal range The Arc of Anchorage is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Recommended Skills Audio Equipments Behavioral Medicine Cpr Communication Crisis Intervention Databases Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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