Empowering Peer Recovery Coach & Advocate

University of Alabama at Birmingham; University (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Alabama at Birmingham seeks a Peer Recovery Support Specialist to work with participants in groups and one-on-one, providing advocacy and mentoring as part of the case management team.

The role includes facilitating recovery support groups, coordinating with community resources, and guiding patients through MOUD-related services and psychosocial counseling while promoting recovery goals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least one year of relevant peer recovery experience.
• Preferred CRSS or equivalent certification.

Responsibilities

• Work with program participants in groups and one-on-one to provide advocacy and personal coaching/mentoring.
• Serve as a vital member of the case management team.
• Facilitate recovery support groups as assigned.
• Direct clients to community resources to promote integration.
• Prepare clients for challenges they will face.
• Transport clients to community entities as needed.
• Assist in orientation for new participants to related programs.
• Keep the case management team informed about strengths, accomplishments and obstacles in recovery goals.
• Provide education and advocacy to promote awareness of substance use disorders and reduce stigma.
• Attend training and perform required documentation.

Skills

Encouragement and persuasion

Training others

Mentoring others

Team collaboration

Independent work

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

University of Alabama at Birmingham seeks a Peer Recovery Support Specialist to work with participants in groups and one-on-one, providing advocacy and mentoring as part of the case management team.

The role includes facilitating recovery support groups, coordinating with community resources, and guiding patients through MOUD-related services and psychosocial counseling while promoting recovery goals.