PEER RECOVERY SUPPORT SPEC
UAB Medicine
Description
PEER RECOVERY SUPPORT SPEC
University of Alabama at Birmingham
The Peer Recovery Support Specialist will work with substance abuse program participants in groups and/or one-on-one to provide advocacy and personal coaching/mentoring.
Key Roles & 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.
Screening and Assessment
Assist in the orientation process for participants who are new to the program
Assist in the scheduling of assessments as required
Participant Monitoring
Maintain group and individual supportive interaction with participants, their families, and social supports. Includes facilitation of recovery support groups as assigned.
Keep case management team informed of participant's strengths, accomplishments, and obstacles in relation to their recovery goals.
Assist with linkage to community recovery support as requested
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 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