Crisis Peer Support

Vision

To end homelessness.

MISSION STATEMENT:

All youth experiencing homelessness and youth at risk of being homeless are empowered to be contributing, self-supporting members of their community.

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE:

Crisis Peer Support Specialist

REPORTS TO:

Peer Support Supervisor

EMPLOYMENT STATUS:
Regular, full-time

CLASSIFICATION:
Hourly

LOCATION:

300 North Willow Street, Wasilla AK 99654

FLSA STATUS:
Non-exempt

Crisis Peer Support Specialist provides immediate support and access to services for clients with urgent needs. They help individuals connect with community resources to improve their quality of life. At My House, a Peer is defined as someone with personal lived experience with substance use or mental health conditions and who has been in remission for at least Two years.

• Provides direct peer support to clients in active crisis to include linkages to assessments, mental health evaluations, housing and community resources.
• Assists clients in setting and pursuing their crisis management goals.
• Encourage and model recovery and resilience in ways that are specific to the needs of each individual.
• Assist peers in self-advocacy and social connections.
• 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.
• Models and teaches clients vital life skills that will aid in their success.
• Work with family members, the court system, social service agencies, hospitals, and other service providers to offer peer services.
• Engages in all assigned peer outreach activities in the community.
• Administer UAs and breathalyzers as needed.
• Attends staff meetings and works collaboratively with other staff in case staffing/review.
• Maintain a professional posture with clients, community members and partners at all times, using appropriate language and positive feedback designed to offer constructive growth that benefits the overall mission.
• Represent My House in a positive and proactive manner at all times.
• Continue to stay current on training and education needed to perform duties to a high standard.
• Providing support, guidance and oversight that teach essential life skills.
• Other duties and tasks as negotiated.

• High school diploma or general equivalency degree
• Two (2) years working in the field of recovery or behavioral health
• Working knowledge of Motivational Interviewing and Trauma-Informed Care
• Strong understanding of community resources and referral agencies
• If in recovery, must be in remission for Two (2) year’s and working a program of recovery
• CPR/First Aid/AED certified or able to obtain within 90 days of hire
• Continued employment is contingent upon receipt of a satisfactory State and Federal background check, approved National Provider Identifier Standard (NPI) status, and State Approval as a Qualified Addictions Professional (QAP) or a Provisional (QAP)
• Must have a valid Alaska Driver's License and insurable under My House vehicle insurance

• Associate’s Degree in Social work, Psychology, Human Services, Counseling, or Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling. Relevant experience may substitute for educational requirement on a year for year basis.
• Certified as a Peer Support Professional II (PSP II)
• Working knowledge of trafficking systems and culture
• Three (3) years’ experience working in peer services
• Current CPR/First Aid/AED certified
• Current NPI, QAP and Medicaid enrollment

• Ability to clearly tell your own story and advocate for others to tell their story
• Demonstrate the ability to respond to crisis situations and emergencies
• Ability to deescalate agitated clients
• Ability to maintain healthy boundaries with clients
• Demonstrate flexibility, adaptability, and initiative
• Working knowledge of health care portability act (42
  
  CFR and HIPPA)
• Demonstrate positive work ethic
• Ability to communicate proficiently, verbally and in writing

Disclaimer

The information provided in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents within this job. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and working conditions required of employees assigned to this job. Management has sole discretion to add or modify duties of the job and to designate other functions as essential at any time.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract.