Recovery Advocate & Peer Support Specialist

MY House; Wasilla (AK); On-site; USD 24,796 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

MY House in Wasilla, AK seeks a dedicated Peer Support Specialist to work with youth facing homelessness or risk of homelessness. The role centers on modeling recovery, sharing personal experiences, and engaging clients through WRAP-guided activities.

As part of a supportive team, you will assist in crisis planning, maintain professional interactions, and collaborate with families and community partners to promote stable housing and well-being for youth in transition.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• Certified as a Peer Support Professional I (PSP I) and able to obtain PSP II within 12 months.
• Two or more years in recovery/behavioral health field preferred.
• Knowledge of Motivational Interviewing and Trauma-Informed Care is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer support services following the Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP).
• Model recovery and resilience tailored to each individual.
• Assist peers with self-advocacy and social connections.
• Provide crisis stabilization in line with state guidelines and post-crisis planning.
• Advocate for youth and engage with families, courts, and service partners.
• Identify community opportunities to discuss peer services and recovery living.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Advocacy

Communication

Recovery coaching

WRAP curriculum

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

PSP I certification

PSP II within 12 months

Recovery/behavioral health experience

Job description

MY House in Wasilla, AK seeks a dedicated Peer Support Specialist to work with youth facing homelessness or risk of homelessness. The role centers on modeling recovery, sharing personal experiences, and engaging clients through WRAP-guided activities.

As part of a supportive team, you will assist in crisis planning, maintain professional interactions, and collaborate with families and community partners to promote stable housing and well-being for youth in transition.