Residential Peer Specialist — Mid Shift (Recovery Support)

Myhousematsu; Wasilla (AK); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$500 Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

Myhousematsu is seeking a Residential Peer Specialist for a mid-shift role in Big Lake, AK. The position emphasizes leveraging personal recovery experience to support residents and promote healing within a structured residential setting.

The role requires strong communication, empathy, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team, with responsibilities spanning group facilitation, crisis support, and collaboration with clinical staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional training in social services or mental health preferred.
• Personal recovery experience with substance use or mental health challenges required; two years in recovery preferred.
• Certified Peer Specialist or similar certification preferred; willingness to obtain certification if not held.

Responsibilities

• Engage with participants to provide encouragement, empathy, and understanding based on shared experiences.
• Facilitate peer support groups and workshops to promote sharing, connection, and mutual support.
• Offer strategies for coping with challenges and setbacks in the recovery process.
• Recognize signs of distress and provide immediate support to residents in crisis.
• Participate in team meetings to share insights and contribute to care planning.
• Promote a culture of empowerment, respect, and dignity among residents.
• Monitor and document participant behavior and communicate observations to the clinical team.
• Ensure proper documentation of client data, treatment sessions, and changes in participant status.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Rapport building

Recovery-oriented practices

Teamwork

Empathy

Education

High School Diploma

Social Services Training

Mental Health Training

Job description

Myhousematsu is seeking a Residential Peer Specialist for a mid-shift role in Big Lake, AK. The position emphasizes leveraging personal recovery experience to support residents and promote healing within a structured residential setting.

The role requires strong communication, empathy, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team, with responsibilities spanning group facilitation, crisis support, and collaboration with clinical staff.