Residential Recovery Peer Support Specialist

True North Recovery Inc.; Wasilla (AK); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with 100% match up to 5%

Health insurance

Life & ADD insurance 100% covered

Vision and Dental coverage 90%

Job summary

True North Recovery Inc. in Alaska is hiring a Residential Peer to support residents at a substance abuse treatment center. You will assist with daily routines, provide companionship, monitor medications, and help maintain a safe, supportive living environment.

You will share lived experience and model healthy habits for clients. Candidate should have lived recovery, CPR/first aid within 30 days, and a valid Alaska license.

Qualifications

• Must obtain CPR/basic first aid training within 30 days of hire.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Lived experience in addiction recovery with a minimum of 6 months continuous sobriety prior to hire.
• Active in personal recovery by participating in practices that support self-care, health and overall well-being.
• Valid Alaska driver’s license.
• Qualify for commercial automobile insurance.
• First aid and CPR training preferable.
• Friendly, Positive, and Professional attitude.
• Strong emotional intelligence and listening skills.
• Must be able to pass alcohol and drug screen.
• Combination of education, experience, and licensure accepted.
• Punctuality and consistent reliability in reporting to work.
• Efficient time management skills and consistent reliability in reporting to work on time and prepared.

Responsibilities

• Assisting residents with daily personal routines.
• Providing companionship to residents and establishing a trusting relationship with them.
• Ensuring that residents are taking their prescribed medication as prescribed.
• Reporting any concerns or medical issues.
• Ensuring that the residents' living quarters are safe and well-organized.
• Keeping records of resident activity, behavior, and moods.
• Leading group activities and outings.
• Performing any reasonable requests that residents ask for.
• Collaborating with management and coworkers to ensure residents receive the best quality of treatment possible.
• Models and teaches clients vital life skills that will aid in their success.
• Monitor client’s ability to comply with house rules and report inconsistency to program manager or direct supervisor.
• Will ensure the safety of the facility by completing wellness checks and patrolling the propriety.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Time management

Independence

HIPAA awareness

Safety awareness

Interpersonal skills

Professionalism

Education

High school diploma or GED

Lived recovery experience with 6+ months sobriety

Active in personal recovery

CPR/First aid within 30 days

Alaska driver’s license

Auto insurance eligibility

First aid/CPR preferred

Reliability and punctuality

Alcohol/drug screening

Education/licensure combo accepted

Time management

Reliability reporting to work on time

Job description

True North Recovery Inc. in Alaska is hiring a Residential Peer to support residents at a substance abuse treatment center. You will assist with daily routines, provide companionship, monitor medications, and help maintain a safe, supportive living environment.

You will share lived experience and model healthy habits for clients. Candidate should have lived recovery, CPR/first aid within 30 days, and a valid Alaska license.