PEER RECOVERY SUPPORT SPECIALIST

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
• Aid in 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

Education

• High School diploma or GED
• 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
• Certified Peer Support Specialist through FORMLL
• Nationally Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist (NCPRSS) by the Association for Addiction Professionals (NAADAC)

Pay

Hourly Range: $15.00 - $21.15

Schedule

Day/1st Shift

Employee Status

Regular

Shift Work Arrangement

(final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager)

Onsite

Onsite