PEER RECOVERY SUPPORT SPEC

University of Alabama at Birmingham•University, MS

48d•$15 - $21

About The Position

This position will provide peer services and support to the population served and to serve as a liaison between the Recovery Support Services Team and treatment staff, working 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.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
2 years of relevant experience in a peer recovery support environment required.
CRSS, FORMLL or NCPRSS is preferred and must be obtained within one year of hire
Ability to encourage and persuade people
Ability to mentor others Ability to work as part of a team
Ability to work independently
Conflict resolution skills
Interpersonal skills
Written and verbal communication skills
Applicant must have good boundaries and understanding of the myriad forms of recovery paths.

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
Maintains group and/or individual supportive interaction with participants, their families and social supports.
Facilitates recovery support groups as assigned.
Assists case managers in directing clients to available resources in the community to promote community integration.
Prepares clients for the challenges they will face.
Transports clients to various community entities as deemed necessary by case manager or program administrator.
Implements peer services and provides support to the participants assigned to the program.
Serves as an advocate and member of treatment team.
Assists in the orientation process for patients who are new to the substance abuse program or other mental health
Maintains group and individual supportive interaction with patients as assigned.
Provides education and advocacy within the community and agency that promotes awareness of substance abuse disorders while reducing misconceptions, prejudice and discrimination.alth related programs.
Informs staffing team, case managers, counselors, program administrators, on patients' strengths, accomplishments and obstacles in relation to their recovery goals
Performs other duties as assigned.