Full-Time AOT Certified Peer Specialist

WELLSTONE • Huntsville, AL

14d

About The Position

The Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) is a peer over the age of 18 who has lived experience that they are willing to share with others to provide ongoing guidance, coaching, and support to individuals with mental health and/or substance use disorders, helping AOT clientele to navigate recovery and achieve their goals. This is a full-time, hourly position that will work Monday through Friday, 8am -5pm. This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job and is not designed to be an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible duties, tasks, or responsibilities that are required of the employee as they may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

• Certification by DMH as a Peer Specialist
• Ability to follow established protocol & work well with others.
• Ability to follow on-going training & supervision requirements.
• Good oral, interpersonal, and written communication skills
• Knowledge of community resources & recovery concept
• Demonstrates HEART while working with clients & co-workers. (Helpfulness, Encouragement, Acceptance, Respect & Timeliness)
• Reliable transportation with good 5 year motor vehicle record

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance to Client Registration / Crisis Department with the AOT team.
• For clients that may need the Crisis Respite Center (CRC), Peer Specialist would coordinate resources. These would include explaining the benefits of the CRC, assist in identifying items to take to the CRC, and coordination of transportation with an available case manager.
• Provide peer services in an individual and/or group setting as needed.
• Assist consumers in identifying barriers to their recovery, relapse and warning signs and problem solving / coping skills.
• Assist consumers in understanding their mental illness & developing support systems that will aide in the recovery process.
• Share personal experience with mental illness as appropriate and serve as a role model in promoting recovery.
• Provide and bill for peer services as medically necessary & according to established individual treatment plan.
• Maintain necessary administrative & clinical documentation of service activities.
• Complete other duties assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision premiums
• State Retirement participation through RSA plus an optional 457b plan with a company match
• Nine (9) paid holidays throughout the year
• Ability to continually accrue up to 15 days of PTO a year (unused rolls over)
• Company-paid Group Life and AD&D insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Licensure reimbursement
• Tuition discounts through learning partnerships with Athens State University and Capella University

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED