FAMILY PEER SPECIALIST

Job Duties

• Supports the participant and the family as the participants moves through FNA’s Behavioral Health Unit from intake to recovery support.
• Follows the participants individualized treatment plan that is developed with the family, consumer, and clinical team.
• Works with program participants and families to understand and address risk factors and connects consumers with resources and support services.
• Conducts weekly 2-month home-based visits to infants, toddlers & children up to age 7 to complete Circle of Security curriculum with parents/caregivers.
• Utilizes WRAP for kids and teens to teach resiliency.
• Identifies and provides referral pathways to Hope Project participants for recovery support services in coordination with BHCC

Requirements

• A High School diploma or equivalent
• One year of experience working with AN/AI population and experience providing culturally specific services
• One year of lived experience as a caregiver of a child who has experienced a mental health episode
• Able to complete Traditional Peer Support Training within one year and then seek State of Alaska Peer Support Specialist Certification

Qualifications

Knowledge of the AN/AI culture and community is preferred.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build trust and rapport with clients and families
• Experience working with children and families in a behavioral health setting
• Ability to provide culturally specific services

Benefits

• Affordable medical, vision, and dental coverage with 20+ plans to choose from
• Insurance, AD&D, short-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) investment program with a generous match
• 13 Paid holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Education assistance