Youth Peer Support Specialist
Role Overview
The Youth Peer Support Specialist is an employee of MY House who will work at True North Recovery as part of the recovery support team.
This position uses lived experience to work directly with clients, model wellness and recovery, and promote hope by demonstrating that all people can flourish and recover.
The Peer Support Specialist will advocate within the recovery community, participate in community activities, and share their personal recovery story to encourage and support others in their recovery journeys.
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QUALIFICATIONS
- Required:
- High school diploma or general equivalency degree
- Certified as a Peer Support Professional I (PSP I) and able to obtain (PSP II) within 12 months of hire.
- 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
- Preferred:
- 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 III (PSP III)
- 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
About MY House
Alaska nonprofit providing shelter, housing, counseling, and job training for homeless and at-risk youth ages 14–25.
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