Part-Time Peer Specialist: Recovery Support & Community Linkages

Jefferson Blount St Clair Mental Health Authority; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

Jefferson Blount St Clair Mental Health Authority in Birmingham seeks a Peer Specialist to support individuals managing mental health recovery. This part-time role involves facilitating individual support sessions, community meetings, and ensuring proper documentation for services.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and demonstrate lived experience with mental illness. Key skills include effective communication, role modeling recovery, and knowledge of the mental health system.

Qualifications

• Valid Alabama driver's license and motor vehicle with acceptable insurance.
• Must attain certification upon hire and maintain certification.
• Demonstrated lived experience with mental illness.

Responsibilities

• Provide intensive support through personal relationships.
• Schedule individual meetings at least once a week.
• Facilitate peer support meetings in various settings.
• Complete required documentation and reports.

Skills

Using personal recovery story

Role modeling active recovery

Communication skills

Knowledge of public mental health system

Documentation skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Jefferson Blount St Clair Mental Health Authority in Birmingham seeks a Peer Specialist to support individuals managing mental health recovery. This part-time role involves facilitating individual support sessions, community meetings, and ensuring proper documentation for services.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and demonstrate lived experience with mental illness. Key skills include effective communication, role modeling recovery, and knowledge of the mental health system.