Veteran Peer Support Specialist

Holland America-Princess (Holland America Dawson City Inn); Alaska; On-site; USD 56,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Aleutian Pribilof Islands Association, Inc. is seeking a Veteran Peer Support Specialist in Anchorage. The role supports a VA suicide prevention program, helping Veterans and active duty personnel set goals for mental wellbeing and skills practice, drawing on the peer’s lived experience.

The position requires travel to remote locations, collaboration with APIA staff, and ongoing participation in required meetings. Salary range is DOE.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; BS in Human Services preferred.
• Must be a military veteran with lived experience in behavioral health recovery.
• Knowledge of area resources for Veterans strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist program staff and clinicians in a VA suicide prevention program.
• Help Veterans and families articulate goals for mental wellbeing and personal wellness.
• Model coping techniques and self-help strategies based on lived experience.
• Travel to multiple remote locations and coordinate with APIA staff.

Skills

Mental Health First Aid

S.A.V.E. / QPR

Trauma Informed Care

Motivational Interviewing

Native Lifestyles knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

BS in Human Services

Job description

Veteran Peer Support Specialist

Aleutian Pribilof Islands Association, Inc.

JOB TITLE: Veteran Peer Support Specialist

LOCATION: Anchorage

CLOSES: Open Until Filled

SALARY: DOE: $28.95 to $31.65

WORK HOURS: 37.5 per week

Job Summary: The Peer Support Specialist functions as an interdisciplinary team member, assisting program staff, behavioral health clinicians and other community health professional/non-professional personnel in a Veteran Affairs (VA) suicide prevention program. Peer specialists perform a variety of healing and supportive tasks that include assisting Veterans, active duty military and or their family members in articulating their goals for mental wellbeing, personal wellness, learning, practicing new skills, helping them monitor their progress, assisting them in their social environments by modeling effective coping techniques and self-help strategies based on the peer specialist’s own lived experience, and supporting them by advocating for obtainment of effective services. The Peer Support Specialist must have effective communication with coworkers and rural community partners, collaborate with APIA staff and attend required project and division meetings.

Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent, BS in Human Services preferred. Must be a military veteran who has lived experience receiving behavioral health or substance misuse recovery services, who are committed to their own recovery, and willing to help the in the recovery journey of fellow veterans and active duty service members. Existing knowledge of the area resources available to Veterans strongly preferred. Preferred skills: Mental Health First Aid, S.A.V.E. or QPR Gatekeeper Trainer, Trauma Informed Care, Motivational Interviewing and/or other culturally relevant practice-based. Interest and knowledge of Native lifestyles preferred. Willingness and means to travel. Ability to manage and coordinate program goals and objectives with minimal amount of supervision. Must have a valid Alaska Driver’s License. Willing to take training and attend workshops and meetings periodically to enhance job performance and knowledge. Ability to frequently travel to multiple remote locations.

* Native preference will be given to qualified applicant pursuant to P.L. 93-638.

1131 East International Airport Road

Anchorage, Alaska 99518

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