Supervisor of Peer Support Specialist - NEW CRISIS PROGRAMS

Hiring Range:

Hiring Range: $67,080.00 to $89,433.07

Summary of Job Responsibilities:

The Southcentral Foundation (SCF) is actively seeking, Supervisor of Peer Support Specialists to become an integral part of a growing continuum of behavioral health care services. This posting is for two new Programs, Crisis Stabilization (23 hour, 59 min stay) is a short term, high intensity program that accepts walk ins and first responder drop offs. Crisis Residential (7 day stay) is a voluntary and involuntary program for psychiatric stabilization. The Supervisor of Peer Support Specialist is responsible for the supervision, performance and development of the Peer Support Specialists (PSS). This position works as part of an integrated care team with the focus on providing quality therapeutic and culturally acceptable milieu support and skill-building educational activities.

All employees for this position within the Crisis Stabilization and Crisis Residential program will be expected to successfully complete Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Nonviolent Crisis Intervention with Advanced Physical Skills training upon hire.

Qualifications:

SCF programs are established to serve a primary population comprised of Alaska Native people who are affiliated with Cook Inlet Region, Inc. (CIRI) and Alaska Native and American Indian people within SCF’s geographical service area. Employees should have a thorough understanding of the cultures and the needs of this population. Such knowledge is critical to ensure the achievement of SCF’s vision of a Native Community that enjoys physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual wellness, and mission of working together with the Native Community to achieve wellness through health and related services:

1. At least twenty-one (21) years of age or older.
2. Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, rehabilitation, counseling, or related field; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience in behavioral health.
3. Alaska Commission for Behavioral Health Certification (ACBHC) Peer Support Professional II (PSP II) Certification.

Native Preference: 

Under P.L. 93-638, as amended, the company pursues a policy of Native preference in hiring, contracting and training.  SCF Human Resources must receive certification before applicants receive preference.

Employee Health Requirements:

Compliance with our Employee Health procedure is a condition of SCF employment.  You are required to agree that you will comply with all job-related employee health screening and immunizations prior to your first day of employment.  Jobs designated as a Health Care Personnel (HCP) position, requires that you have documentation that you have completed the following immunizations prior to your first day of employment: MMR (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella), Varicella (Chicken Pox), Hepatitis B, Influenza, and T-dap (Tetanus - Diphtheria - Pertussis) and COVID-19.