Peer Recovery Support Specialist

Under the general direction of the 988 Tribal Response Program Coordinator, will provide a supportive role and attend trainings relevant for the 988 Tribal Response project. Duties include but are not limited to: attend training related to culturally appropriate crisis intervention, suicide prevention, and follow-up best practices within Tribal communities. Provide crisis support response to Tribal citizens and act as a liaison with local crisis centers including hospital discharge planning and follow-up. Distribute program information to tribes, tribal organizations, state and local entities regarding 988 Tribal Crisis Response trainings and partnership opportunities. Assist the Program Coordinator with duties related to the PRSS role and fulfill activities that satisfy grant goals and objectives. Will be expected to work independently on tasks assigned, and work effectively with other staff and partners.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Peer Recovery and Support Specialist certification is required, and a minimum of six months experience in Native Peer Recovery Support, or two years’ experience in Native Peer Recovery Support and/or Native health.

Experience with tribal organizations and/or not-for-profit agencies is desired. Experience using MS computer programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) Experience in mental health and/or crisis intervention is desired.

Knowledge / Special Skills: Must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills; excellent problem-solving skills; ability to work in individual and group settings; self-motivation skill; work effectively under pressure; ability to build positive work relationships with internal and external partners; ability to interact professionally with the public and Tribal citizens, and maintain confidentiality. Demonstrate ability to work with individuals from a variety of professional, educational, and diverse backgrounds. Has lived experience with substance abuse/mental health is preferred but not mandatory.

Competencies: Teamwork, effective communication, planning and organizing work, initiative, and problem solving. Supervisory Authority: None

Supervisory Authority: Non-Supervisory position.

Travel: In and out-of-state travel may be required in fulfillment of job requirements and training.

Equal Employment: Except for Indian Preference, consideration will be made without regard to any non-merit factors such as race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, politics, disabilities, marital status, age, membership, or non-membership in any employee organization.

Reasonable Accommodation: Reasonable accommodation will be made for qualified applicants or employees with disabilities, except when so doing would impose an undue hardship on the SPTHB.

Conditions of Employment:

1. Full-time grant funded appointment (subject to grant continuation); 2. Applicants must possess and maintain a current state driver's license; 3. Climbing, walking, standing, bending and occasionally long hours; 4. In and /or out-of-state travel required.