Peer Recovery Support Specialist

1 week ago


Birmingham, United States University of Alabama, Birmingham Full time $15 - $21

Description

Key Roles & Responsibilities

  • To provide peer services and support to the population served and to serve as a liaison between the Recovery Support Services Team and treatment staff.
  • 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.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Work Characteristics

  • 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.

Qualifications

Education

  • High School diploma or GED.
  • 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 year from date of hire into classification.

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran’s status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB’s Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.



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