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

Qualifications

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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