Peer Support Specialist
ANCHORAGE COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES IN
Summary
The Peer Drop-in center is a new program with AKBH. We are fully staffed by Peer Support Professionals and Peer Apprentices. It will provide support in accessing resources for housing, income and benefits, as well as a supportive environment for social interactions. This will include peer lead groups, outreach, skill development presentations, and cooking group, as well as showers, laundry and clothing closet access, in addition to kitchen access and a food pantry; with AKBH’s Intensive Outpatient programs
Job description
About the Team
The Peer Drop-in center is a new program with AKBH. We are fully staffed by Peer Support Professionals and Peer Apprentices. It will provide support in accessing resources for housing, income and benefits, as well as a supportive environment for social interactions. This will include peer lead groups, outreach, skill development presentations, and cooking group, as well as showers, laundry and clothing closet access, in addition to kitchen access and a food pantry; with AKBH’s Intensive Outpatient programs
What You’ll Do
- Engage potential and ongoing clients who enter the center and support them in accessing resources and services that support them in meeting their basic needs
- Contribute to assessment & service planning, individual & group skill building, crisis management, rehab services, knowledge of resources and an ability to efficiently connect clients, as well as other support services
- Facilitate the development of recovery skills among assigned consumers as a member of the treatment team
- Serve as a mentor/role model demonstrating recovery, effective coping skills, and self-help strategies
- Be part of a fast-paced, highly structured, collaborative, and multidisciplinary team that share roles and responsibility for clients as needed to provide ongoing support
What We Need from You
- You have a high school diploma or GED
- You have personal life experience in recovery from mental illness, or substance abuse and/or co-occurring disorders and are comfortable sharing your personal life experiences surrounding recovery in a way that offers support to those you will serve
- You have one to two years of volunteer experience in the mental health and/or substance abuse fields and are willing to become Peer Certified as part of your initial onboarding
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Personal life experience in recovery from mental illness, or substance abuse and/or co-occurring disorders
- Comfortable sharing personal life experiences surrounding recovery
- One to two years of volunteer experience in the mental health and/or substance abuse fields
- Willing to become Peer Certified as part of initial onboarding
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- 401(k) Matching
- Paid Time Off
Company overview
Anchorage Community Mental Health Services is a comprehensive behavioral health organization serving the Anchorage, Alaska community. As a community-based mental health provider, the organization offers a wide range of services including outpatient counseling, crisis intervention, substance abuse treatment, and psychiatric care for individuals and families. The organization focuses on providing accessible mental health services to diverse populations, including children, adolescents, adults, and seniors, with particular attention to underserved communities in the Anchorage area. Their services typically include individual and group therapy, medication management, case management, and community outreach programs. Anchorage Community Mental Health Services plays a vital role in Alaska's behavioral health infrastructure, addressing the unique mental health needs of the region's population through evidence-based practices and culturally competent care. The organization collaborates with local healthcare providers, social service agencies, and community organizations to create a comprehensive support network for individuals experiencing mental health challenges.