Peer Specialist: Wellness & Self-Advocacy Coach

AltaPointe Health; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

AltaPointe Health in Mobile, AL is seeking a Peer Specialist to promote self-determination and recovery. You will work with individuals to identify strengths, wellness goals, and barriers, attending treatment team meetings to support goal planning and appropriate interventions.

The role involves teaching self-management, assisting with benefits information, and connecting clients to community resources and support groups to reduce isolation.

Qualifications

• Must be a current or former recipient of mental health services for no less than one year with a significant mental health disorder as defined by the DSM-V.
• High School diploma or equivalent and ability to obtain Peer Specialist Certification through State of Alabama Department of Mental Health.
• Experience providing support services and knowledge of the diagnoses is preferred.
• Ability to work as an effective team player is essential.

Responsibilities

• Promoting self-determination, recovery, self-advocacy, and self-direction; assist individuals in identifying strengths and wellness goals.
• Attend treatment team meetings to aid self-directed advocacy and goal planning with the individual.
• Assist individuals in obtaining information about benefits (SSI, SSDI, Medicaid, etc.).
• Engage individuals in other programs and services to support treatment and healthy lifestyles.
• Model self-advocacy skills and teach wellness management strategies for personal life.

Job description

AltaPointe Health in Mobile, AL is seeking a Peer Specialist to promote self-determination and recovery. You will work with individuals to identify strengths, wellness goals, and barriers, attending treatment team meetings to support goal planning and appropriate interventions.

The role involves teaching self-management, assisting with benefits information, and connecting clients to community resources and support groups to reduce isolation.