PEER RECOVERY SUPPORT SPECIALIST
UAB Medicine
Customer Service
university, fl, usa
Posted on Wednesday, June 5, 2024
PEER RECOVERY SUPPORT SPECIALIST - (T217615)
Description
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
Qualifications
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.
Primary Location
: UniversityJob Category
: Clerical & AdministrativeOrganization
: 311702100 Psych-Substance AbuseEmployee Status
: Regular Shift: Day/1st Shift
Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager): Onsite