Youth Recovery Peer Support Specialist (Outpatient)

Volunteers of America of Alaska; Anchorage (AK); Presencial; USD 28.000 - 39.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Volunteers of America of Alaska seeks a Peer Support Specialist for Outpatient Services to assist youth and Transition Age Youth (ages 5-24) in recovery from substance use and mental health challenges. Leverage lived recovery experience to mentor, educate, and model recovery in community and clinical settings.

The role includes collaborating with the Program Manager, conducting outreach, maintaining a caseload, providing case management and documentation, and driving as needed to support

Formación

• Lived experience with addiction or mental health and active recovery (minimum 2 years).
• Ability to navigate treatment/mental health systems and support families.
• Willing to pursue QAP/credential within 3 years of hire.

Responsabilidades

• Support clients and caregivers with connections to housing, education, employment, and resources to promote recovery.
• Coach youth on identifying needs and accessing resources; advocate in treatment and community settings.
• Develop and maintain therapeutic relationships with clients while upholding boundaries and safety.

Conocimientos

Lived recovery experience

Client advocacy

Excellent communication

Educación

Qualified Addiction Professional or Peer Support Specialist credential within 3 years

Herramientas

Driver's license

Descripción del empleo

Volunteers of America of Alaska seeks a Peer Support Specialist for Outpatient Services to assist youth and Transition Age Youth (ages 5-24) in recovery from substance use and mental health challenges. Leverage lived recovery experience to mentor, educate, and model recovery in community and clinical settings.

The role includes collaborating with the Program Manager, conducting outreach, maintaining a caseload, providing case management and documentation, and driving as needed to support