Job description

POSITION: Peer Specialist

LOCATION: Red Cliff Mishomis House Recovery Center

SALARY: $16.00

SUPERVISOR: MWC House Manager

THIS IS A REGULAR FULL-TIME NON-EXEMPT POSITION

JOB SUMMARY: This Peer Specialist position will provide supportive services and case management to men with substance abuse issues.

DUTIES AND RESPONSILIBLIES:

1. Coordinate and participate in house meetings and meals

2. Be available to clients seeking guidance or support, as well as responding appropriately to identify needs.

3. Respond to emergencies and effectively manage crisis. Record pertinent clientdata.

4. Arrange for physical, mental, academic, vocational, and other evaluations to obtain information for assessing clients' needs and developing rehabilitation plans.

5. Assist with tasks associated with clients arriving and leaving MWRC

6. Role model behavior that is consistent with and supportive to people in recovery from substance use disorder. Such behavior will include upholding ethical standards of the program and reliable attendance.

7. Maintain confidential client records. Perform other routine support tasks, including filing, photocopying, and answering telephones.

8. Always assure healthy boundaries and ethics with clients.

9. Confer with physicians, psychologists, occupational therapists, and other professionals to develop and implement client rehabilitation programs.

10. Shift-specific Tasks: Overnight shift – awake overnight, secure building, set alarms, evening tasks check list. Day and Evening shifts – assist with wrap around services, daily task checklist.

11. Locate barriers to client success in recovery, employment, such as inaccessible work sites, inflexible schedules, and transportation problems, and work with clients to develop strategies for overcoming these barriers.

12. Collaborate with the mental health professionals, AODA counselors, service facilitators in a professional manner.

13. Meet all training requirements per state Peer Specialist regulations.

14. Present a professional, caring image for the Center and its programs.

a. Maintain a cooperative relationship with other staff and co-workers

b. Demonstrate tact, courtesy, and respect in communication and interaction with Center community members, visitors, and staff and with outside agencies and programs

c. Promote a working environment noted for effective cooperation and collaboration between programs, services, and co-workers

15. Perform other job-related duties such as attending meetings, workshops as directed by immediate supervisor.

16. Must be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

17. Assist the Program manager as needed in his/her assignments.

SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY: None

KNOWLEDGE:

1. Sound judgment and the capacity to respond to unusual circumstances and emergencies.

2. Have the ability to work under stressful conditions.

3. Ability to deal constructively with emergencies and conflicts.

4. Good interpersonal skills and the ability to get along with diverse populations (clients, co-workers, professional staff, administration, and the public)

5. Excellent communication skills, written and oral

6. Ability to operate standard office machines

7. Knowledge of and sensitivity for Ojibwa culture and traditions

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High School Diploma or GED required

2. Peer Specialist certification or must receive within 90 days of hire

3. Two years’ work experience in the field of substance abuse treatment preferred

4. Must have a valid driver’s license, vehicle and appropriate vehicle coverage and maintain driver’s eligibility as a condition of employment. Be eligible to be put on the tribe’s vehicle insurance policy.

PERSONAL CONTACTS: Considerable daily contact will be made with the public,

tribal leadership, Program Directors and staff, consultant(s), and the Tribal Community.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The duties assigned to this position involve bending,

stooping, lifting, and carrying. Items may be placed in overhead storage or shelving.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: All Tribal Buildings are smoke free. Environment must be

maintained as clean, non-smoking, well-ventilated work area in adherence to all safety

regulations. Private homes and other facilities will not necessarily meet the criteria of the established safety regulations.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of valid driver’s license and having regular

access to a motor vehicle with appropriate insurance coverage. The ability to travel and

attend meetings. The availability for out of town and overnight travel.

BEHAVIOR AND ATTITUDE: The vision, goals and objectives of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa requires that the employee performs in both a professional and personable manner. The manner in which the employee relates to fellow employees, customers and visitors is considered parallel in importance to technical knowledge and ability. Respect and consideration given to the dignity of each customer, visitor and fellow employee is a requisite of successful job performance. Any behavior or attitude that tarnishes the name or image of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa will be subject to immediate disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Indian preference will be applied in the case of equally qualified applicants, but all qualified applicants will be considered.

This job description is subject to change at employer’s discretion, after consultation with the employee.

APPLICATION SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS: The following items are required for this position:

1. Completed Tribal Application, to include work history and references, available on the Tribal website.

2. Tribal Background Investigation Disclosure; available on the Tribal website.

3. Consent to Release Liability and Reference Information Form; available on the Tribal website.

4. Resume, required, cover letter, optional.

5. Post-secondary transcripts or certifications; if applicable.

POSTING DATE: November 9, 2022

DEADLINE: November 23, 2022 @ 4:00 p.m.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa

Human Resources Department

88455 Pike Road

Bayfield, WI 54814

www.redcliff-nsn.gov

(715)779-3700

The Red Cliff Tribal Council has a Drug Free Work Place Policy and adheres to the intent of the Drug Free Work Place Act. All new hires are subject to a drug test prior to starting.

All applicants for employment with the Red Cliff Tribe will be subject to the background investigation and other requirements of RCCL Chapter 43, and are under a continuing obligation to supplement this application for employment with information concerning any convictions that occur after commencement of employment with the Tribe.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Work Location: In person

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