Recovery-Focused Peer Specialist: Outreach & Housing Support

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

Job summary

AltaPointe Health Systems in Alabama seeks a Peer Specialist for Adult Outpatient Programs. You will engage adults with mental health needs, promote recovery, and coordinate supports to help prevent homelessness.

Responsibilities include outreach to homeless individuals, assisting with intake, scheduling, and linking to housing and services. Strong communication, empathy, and ability to document contacts are essential. Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must be a current or former recipient of mental health services for at least one year.
• Willing to attend DMH Peer Specialist Training for Certification.

Responsibilities

• Promotes self-determination, recovery, self-advocacy, and self-direction.
• Conducts outreach to engage adults who are homeless and have a mental illness.
• Assist consumers with accessing Intake and follow up appointments at AltaPointe.
• Assist consumers with transportation needs through linkage and teaching methods.
• Transports consumers when appropriate and necessary.
• Offers short term support (2-4 months) to clients transitioning housing situations.
• Becomes SOAR certified to assist homeless adults with SSI/SSDI applications.
• Offers hope and encouragement by serving as a recovery role model.
• Collaborates with treatment team and outside sources for case management.
• Makes multiple contacts to consumers weekly as needed.
• Collaborates with housing agencies to ensure wrap-around services.
• Attends area breakfasts weekly to build rapport with target population.
• Will visit shelters/camps in the afternoon weekly.
• Documents contacts, outreach and enrollments in HMIS and Avatar systems.

Skills

Empathy

Outreach to homeless

Case management

Documentation practice

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

DMH Peer Specialist Training eligibility

Job description

AltaPointe Health Systems in Alabama seeks a Peer Specialist for Adult Outpatient Programs. You will engage adults with mental health needs, promote recovery, and coordinate supports to help prevent homelessness.

Responsibilities include outreach to homeless individuals, assisting with intake, scheduling, and linking to housing and services. Strong communication, empathy, and ability to document contacts are essential. Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.