PEER RECOVERY SUPPORT SPECIALIST

The University of Alabama at Birmingham

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) seeks a Peer Recovery Support Spec. This position will work with substance abuse program participants in groups and/or one on one to provide advocacy and personal coaching/mentoring.

Key Duties, Primary Responsibilities:

• To work with substance abuse and/or other mental health related program participants in groups and/or on a one-on-one basis to provide advocacy and personal coaching/mentoring.
• To serve as a vital member of the case management team

Hourly Range: $15.00-$21.15

Education

• High School diploma or GED.
• One (1) year of relevant experience in a peer recovery support environment is required.
• Certified or eligible to be certified as a Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) by The Alabama Department of Mental Health OR Certified Peer Support Specialist through FORMLL
• OR Nationally Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist (NCPRSS) by the Association for Addiction Professionals (NAADAC). NCPRSS preferred.
• Must obtain certification within one year from the date of hire into classification.