PROJECT SPECIALIST (PEER SPECIALIST)

Job Duties

• Facilitates family support services through Family Training using evidence-based practices in a traditional way in alignment with treatment schedule.
• Guides families through their experience navigating mental health system.
• Supports consumers’ family during their treatment experience providing positive feedback and hope.
• Provides consumers with peer counseling to strengthen relationships with supportive family members.
• Works in both outpatient units of the clinic: mental health and substance misuse.
• Mets with designated consumer family members monthly, with possibility of off-site support at home of family member.
• Works with families to understand and address risk factors and connects consumers with resources and support services.
• Ensures adherence to data collection requirements and enters accurate and timely data into the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Attends mandatory position training that provides training in risk factors as designated by Project Manager and/or Clinical Supervisor.
• Maintains consumer confidentiality in accordance with 42 CFR Part 2 and HIPPA.
• Participates in continuous quality improvement and data-driven decision-making processes to assess program efficacy and drive quality improvement.
• Attends all required staff meetings.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to report to work in a timely manner.
• Knowledge of substance abuse and mental health; and appropriate skills in working with consumers with Mental Health/Substance Use disorders.
• Skill in working successfully with the Alaska Native/American Indian population and experience providing culturally specific programming; understanding of and sensitivity to diverse cultures and lifestyles.
• Skill in operating/using computers and using Windows, Word, and Excel with ability to accurately input information into reporting formats.
• Above average communication and people skills with the ability to accurately follow written and verbal instructions.
• Knowledge on how to best assist possible escalated individuals during data collection process.
• Ability to protect confidentiality is essential; HIPAA & 42 CFR compliant.
• Knowledge and ability to interpret/understand billing procedures.
• Skill in managing multiple priorities and tasks concurrently and meeting their deadlines.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with colleagues, supervisors, agencies, and consumers.
• Ability to work independently as well as with teams.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Two (2) years’ experience working with AN/AI population.
• Two (2) years’ experience working with families.
• A combination of experience, education, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Prior Experience

• Experience providing culturally specific services.
• Associate's degree in behavioral health or related field.