PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST

Aletheia House; Jasper (AL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Aletheia House is seeking a dedicated Peer Recovery Specialist to provide recovery coaching and support for participants enrolled in Birmingham Drug Court. You will work closely with the Treatment Coordinator and CO0 to advance program goals and client outcomes.

The role requires promoting recovery, connecting clients with resources, and facilitating groups while building community relationships. A valid Alabama driver’s license and sobriety are required for eligibility.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 2 years of continuous sobriety required.
• Must be eligible to become certified as Peer Support Specialist within 6 months of hire.
• Valid Alabama drivers’ license, transportation, insurance, and good driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer mentoring and/or coaching for clients in a substance use disorder program at Birmingham Drug Court.
• Provide recovery resource connecting.
• Facilitate and lead recovery groups as needed.
• Build positive relationships within the community.
• Assist the Therapist in helping program participants find needed community resources.
• Serve as a liaison between participants and other community organizations and resources.
• Assist program participants with solving problems related to recovery.
• Assist program participants with improving job skills.
• Transport participants to appointments and assist with obtaining community services.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and timely documentation of peer support activities.
• Maintain contact with participants between appointments and sessions.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings as required.
• Perform other duties as instructed by the Treatment Coordinator, COO, and/or Executive Director.

Skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Multitasking

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

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• Employee Type Exempt - FT
• Required Degree High school

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Description

Position Summary

The Peer Recovery Specialist is responsible for providing recovery coaching services for participants enrolled at Birmingham Drug Court. The Peer Recovery Specialist works closely with the Treatment Coordinator and the Chief Operating Officer to accomplish the mission and service goals of Aletheia House.

Primary Responsibilities

• To provide peer mentoring and/or coaching for clients enrolled in a substance use disorder program at Birmingham Drug Court
• To provide recovery resource connecting.
• To facilitate and lead recovery groups as needed.
• To build positive relationships within the community.
• Assist the Therapist in helping program participants find needed community resources.
• To serve as a liaison between participants & connecting with other community organizations and resources.
• To assist program participants with solving problems directly related to recovery.
• To assist program participants with improving job skills.
• To transport participants to appointments & to assist them in obtaining community services.lass="listingRowOtherData" id="advSearchZeroState">Quote
• To maintain accurate, complete, & timely documentation of peer support activities.
• To maintain contact with participants between appointments & sessions.
• To attend staff meetings and trainings as required.
• To perform other duties as instructed by the Treatment Coordinator, Chief Operating Officer, and/or Executive Director.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Good writing, communication, organizational and time management skills with knowledge of English grammar, spelling and punctuation.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
• Exceptional interpersonal skills to relate with clients, participants and resource providers.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Ability to maintain harmonious effective working relationships with other employees.

Requirements

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Must have 2 years of continuous documented sobriety & must be eligible to become certified as a Peer Support Specialist within 6 months of hire.
• Valid Alabama drivers’ license, transportation, insurance, and good driving record required.

Travel

• Must be willing to use and have your own personal transportation, light local travel required weekly. Mileage reimbursement for personal use of vehicle is included.

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm; Hours may vary depending on the client and program needs.