What are the responsibilities and job description for the PEER RECOVERY SUPPORT SPEC position at University of Alabama at Birmingham?
PEER RECOVERY SUPPORT SPEC
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.
Key Duties, Primary Responsibilities
Education
Primary Location
University
Job Category
Clerical & Administrative
Organization
311702100 Psych-Substance Abuse
Employee Status
Regular
Shift
Day/1st Shift
Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager)
Onsite
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.
Key Duties, Primary 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
Education
- High School diploma or GED
- And one (1) year of relevant experience in a peer recovery support environment required.; 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.
- MVR
Primary Location
University
Job Category
Clerical & Administrative
Organization
311702100 Psych-Substance Abuse
Employee Status
Regular
Shift
Day/1st Shift
Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager)
Onsite
Salary : $15 - $21