The Alaska Chapter of the National Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health
We Are Your Shelter From The Storm
PO BOX: 233142, Anchorage, Alaska 99523-3142 Main Office: 740 Communications Ave, Anchorage, Alaska 99503
Phone: 907-770-4979
Fax: 907-770-4997
Website: www.ayfn.org
Email: admin@ayfn.org
Seeking F/T Peer Navigator
A Peer Navigator is a person who has personal experience successfully navigating in our behavioral
health, juvenile justice, and/ or child welfare systems. Peer Navigators promote the belief among the
families we serve that recovery is possible. As a Peer Navigator you will assist families in navigating the
various child-serving systems, connect them with appropriate resources, support clients in achieving
personal goals, and facilitate the development of recovery skills. It is expected that you provide
consistent unconditional support, encouragement and hope to the families and clients we serve.
All positions at AYFN may have responsibilities altered during the course of employment due to agency
imperatives.
Requirements:
 Be a current/former recipient of treatment/services OR a current/former caregiver of a
recipient*
 18 years of age or older
 Minimum of two years of college or combination of education and experience directly related to
position being applied for
 Be comfortable sharing your experiences with others (including co-workers, clients, etc.)
 Reliable transportation
 Pass a full background check and a TB Test
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
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Knowledge of childhood development
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficient at using computer software
Desire to help and support parents, youth and children who have emotional and behavioral
issues
 Have personal experience and knowledge of recovery
 Have knowledge of community resources
* This includes but is not limited to behavioral/ mental health services, co-occurring substance abuse
treatment, department of juvenile justice, foster care, and/or residential treatment.
All applicants must provide a resume, reference sheet and a cover letter describing your personal
experiences in relation to being a Peer Navigator along with your application.
Please mail, fax or email all applicable papers to the Alaska Youth and Family Network
AYFN is an equal opportunity employer.
A peer-run, peer delivered service, to create a more effective and inclusive behavioral
health treatment system for Alaska’s children, youth & families.