Project Specialist (SBIRT), Fairbanks, AK

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SBIRT Specialist

(Job Description)

Department: Building Bridges
Category: Regular Full Time
Reports to: Building Bridges Project Manager
Hours of Work: 40 hours
PCN: P403
Level: G-09
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Date Approved: draft

SUMMARY

The Building Bridges Project will prevent suicide and suicide attempts among American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) adults age 25 and older to reduce the overall suicide rate and number of suicides in the Fairbanks North Star Borough (FNSB). Building Bridges will build the systems to culturally bridge the service gaps to integrate critical components of the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention and the Tribal Behavioral Health Agenda.

Candidate will be responsible for the screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment (SBIRT) using protocols for rapid service access for those who have attempted suicide. The SBIRT Specialist will be responsible for coordinating and facilitating program design and implementation the SBIRT across self-selected primary care agencies. Screening can take place after discharge from Emergency Care and at Fairbanks Native Association.

JOB DUTIES

• Conducts Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) to AI/AN adults (ages 25 and older) in the FNSB
• Implements evidence-based screening tools
• Collectively resolves challenges with SBIRT results with Implementation Specialist
• Establishes protocols for project use of SBIRT activities for high risk adults in Behavioral Health settings
• Responds to questions on a variety of issues related to SBRT practices by staff, consumers, and external stakeholders
• Participate in suicide screening during initial assessment for all adults in FNA’s outpatient and residential centers at intake so that suicide prevention will become an integral part of the treatment plan
• Collaborates and makes recommendations with FNA treatment programs in placement committee meetings
• Implements lethal means prevention protocol and incorporates them as goals in care or treatment plans
• Provides feedback to Gatekeepers regarding associated risk levels
• Assist Implementation Specialist in training of staff on SBIRT services which are to be operational by month 4 of the project
• Ensures SBIRT is integrated into the electronic health record (MIS), enters data and bills for services
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY

• Knowledge of substance abuse and mental health; and appropriate skills in working with consumers with Mental Health/Substance Use disorders
• Knowledge of human resources policies and procedures
• Skill in working successfully with the Alaska Native/American Indian population and experience providing culturally specific programming; understanding of and sensitivity to diverse cultures and lifestyles
• Skill in managing multiple, concurrent priorities and meeting deadlines
• Skill in computer usage
• Skill in organizational structures
• Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with colleagues, supervisors, agencies, and consumers
• Ability to work independently as well as with teams
• Ability to write professionally
• Ability to report to work in a timely manner
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to apply customer service concepts and practices

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Education & Experience)

• Bachelor degree or related four (4) years’ experience
• Minimum (3) years’ experience in behavioral health
• Experience working with Alaska Native/American Indian population and experience providing culturally specific services
• Documented SBIRT experience
• Documented responsibility for providing trauma informed service

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (Education & Experience)

• Master’s degree in Human Services or related field
• Experience serving Fairbanks and/or FNSB census area

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position corresponds to medium work, involving physical exertion of 20-50 lbs. frequently; such exertion involves the lifting and/or moving of young children in the program, and/or goods and materials within the facility. There is frequent walking, standing, climbing, stooping, bending, and squatting/crouching. The majority of work is performed in a classroom setting with a wide variety of people with differing functions, personalities, and abilities. The office is a non-smoking facility with outside smoking areas. May involve local travel between various program components of FNA and home visits where exposure to extreme weather conditions are likely. Works in an environment where protection of client confidentiality is essential. Position requires cleaning the class area every day, including putting supplies in proper space, cleaning and sanitizing surfaces with bleach solution to disinfect. Personal Protective Equipment will be provided where/when needed.

SPECIFICATIONS

Supervision Received:

Position receives direct supervision from immediate supervisor; however, incumbent is expected to effectively perform day-to-day activity as denoted within job description. Work will be monitored through weekly meetings, monthly reports, and regular communication with your supervisor. General guidelines for operations are based on program requirements and the general policies and procedures of FNA.

Supervision Exercised:

No supervision requirements for this position.

Position Impact:

Impact at the program level is high. Program’s level of compliance with program standards is directly affected by the effective performance of duties, especially as they relate to providing program services.

Contacts:

Contacts may include, and not limited to, volunteers, organizational staff, consumers, and outside agencies.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT STATEMENT

This Job Description describes the essential functions and qualifications. It is not an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities, or qualifications of the job; and management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, job-related duties. This document is not intended to exclude modifications consistent with providing reasonable accommodation for a disability.

This position will (or may) require you to frequently (or incidentally) drive your personal vehicle for FNA business. Per FNA’s automotive insurance policy, in order to drive a FNA-owned vehicle, an individual must be at least 21 years of age. In order to drive a FNA-owned vehicle with consumers in the vehicle, an individual must be at least 25 years of age. No employee may transport a FNA consumer in a personal vehicle.

Continued employment status will be contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal background investigation and the pre-employment drug testing process. Where required, continued employment status (post job offer) will be contingent upon employee providing certification of annual tuberculosis (TB) screening and medical certification that employee does not, because of infectious or communicable disease, pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of program participants or others in the workplace.

Notice: All employment at the Fairbanks Native Association (FNA) is “at will.” This means the employee or FNA may terminate employment at any time and for any reason. Unless specified in writing, no duration of employment is expressed or implied for this position. Your signature indicates that you have read this Job Description and understand the essential functions of and qualifications for the job.

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