PEER RECOVERY SUPPORT SPEC

University of Alabama at Birmingham

This position 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.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• To provide peer services and support to the population served and to serve as a liaison between the Recovery Support Services Team and treatment staff.
• 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.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Work Characteristics

• Ability to encourage and persuade people
• Ability to mentor others
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to work independently
• Conflict resolution skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Written and verbal communication skills

Hourly Range: $15.00-$21.15

Education

• High School diploma or GED.
• One (1) year of relevant experience in a peer recovery support environment 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 date of hire into classification.