Recovery-Focused Family Peer Specialist | Flexible Hours

AltaPointe Health; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

AltaPointe Health in Mobile, AL seeks a Family Peer Specialist to collaborate with participants and families, lead recovery-focused activities, and facilitate group and one-on-one sessions. You will help families develop insight into mental illness and navigate community resources.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, being 23 or older, a valid Alabama driver’s license and proof of liability insurance, and being a parent or primary caregiver with lived experience.

Qualifications

• Must have strong communication skills to engage with participants and families.
• Ability to promote recovery-oriented skills and family empowerment.
• Flexibility to work variable hours and participate in meetings and training.

Responsibilities

• Participates in one-on-one or treatment team meetings to discuss ideas, difficulties, and expectations.
• Provides social interaction to help families develop insight into mental illness.
• Promotes recovery-oriented skills to achieve goals in the treatment plan.
• Supports activities that build on families' strengths and resiliency.
• Establishes links to community resources for families and caregivers.
• Assists families in developing empowerment skills and advocates for participants when needed.
• Conducts community meetings and family peer support groups.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

AltaPointe Health in Mobile, AL seeks a Family Peer Specialist to collaborate with participants and families, lead recovery-focused activities, and facilitate group and one-on-one sessions. You will help families develop insight into mental illness and navigate community resources.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, being 23 or older, a valid Alabama driver’s license and proof of liability insurance, and being a parent or primary caregiver with lived experience.