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Peer Support Specialist
True North RecoveryPeer Support Specialist at True North Recovery Inc. supporting individuals facing addiction and mental health challenges.
Posted 5/15/2026full-timeFairbanks • Alaska • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $24 - $27 per hourWebsite
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Offers support and encouragement to individuals dealing with mental health or substance use challenges
- Provides direct peer support to clients engaged in recovery services
- Assists clients in setting and pursing their recovery goals
- Functions as a role model to clients
- Serves as a liaison to providers and treatment team
- Maintains relationships with clients while maintaining healthy and professional boundaries
- Provides motivational interviewing, community living skills, social, and emotional support
- Assists clients in building social and interpersonal skills that will enhance employment opportunities
- Helps clients understand and employ recovery strategies
- Advocates for clients in treatment setting and within the community
Requirements
What you’ll need- High School Diploma or GED
- Ability to obtain Peer Support Certification with the State of Alaska within 3 years of hire date
- Lived experience in addiction recovery, and 6 months continuous sobriety prior to hire
- Employment is contingent upon receipt of a satisfactory state and federal background check
- Combination of education, experience, and licensure accepted
- Active in personal recovery by participating in practices that support self-care, health and overall well-being
- Valid Alaska driver’s license
- Use of personal vehicle
- Must be able to pass alcohol and drug screen
Benefits
Comp & perks- ICHRA Coverage for Employee
- 401K Plan - 100% Match Up To 5%
- Life & ADD Insurance Policy 100% covered by employer
- Vision and Dental Policy 90% covered by employer
- 10 Paid Holidays a Year
- Paid Time Off Accrual
- Paid Sick Days
- Paid Training and Credentialing
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Hard Skills & Tools
motivational interviewingcommunity living skillssocial supportemotional supportrecovery strategies
Soft Skills
peer supportrole modelingadvocacyinterpersonal skillsrelationship management
Certifications
Peer Support Certification