PEER RECOVERY SUPPORT SPECIALIST

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.

General 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.

Additional Duties

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

Advocacy

• Complete all required documentation in a timely manner

• Carry out duties as a member of the team, under the direction of the Program Administrator

• Provide education and advocacy within the community and agency that promotes awareness of substance abuse disorders and criminal thinking while reducing misconceptions, prejudice, and discrimination.

Preferred:

• Peer Recovery Support Certification from ADMH

• MVR NEEDED

Hourly Range: $15.00 - $21.15

Education

• High School diploma or GED

• And one (1) year of relevant experience in a peer recovery support environment required.

Licenses/Certifications

• 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 (1) year from date of hire into classification.
  

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