Recovery Peer Specialist — Empowerment & Self-Direction

AltaPointe Health; Chatom (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

AltaPointe Health in Alabama seeks a Peer Specialist to support individuals with mental health needs, using lived experience to promote self-advocacy, recovery, and community integration. You will join treatment teams, assist clients in setting goals, accessing benefits, housing, and employment, and teach wellness tools such as WRAP and IMR.

The role requires strong communication, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to maintain confidential records and participate in performance improvement

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent and Peer Specialist Certification, or obtain within 6 months.
• Must be 23 years or older, have a valid Alabama driver license and acceptable driving record.
• Must be a current or former recipient of mental health services for at least 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Promote self-determination, recovery, self-advocacy, and self-direction for individuals.
• Attend treatment team meetings to support self-directed advocacy and goal planning.
• Assist individuals in obtaining information about benefits (SSI, SSDI, Medicaid, etc.).
• Engage individuals in outpatient programs to encourage recovery.
• Model self-advocacy and teach wellness management tools (WRAP, IMR).
• Connect to community support groups to reduce social isolation.
• Maintain confidential records and timely documentation for funding sources.
• Provide resources and transportation guidance (bus routes) as needed.
• Support in crisis planning, safety planning, and building community connections.
• Participate in performance improvement activities and AltaPointe committees.

Skills

Empathy & active listening

Peer support

Communication

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Peer Specialist Certification

Job description

AltaPointe Health in Alabama seeks a Peer Specialist to support individuals with mental health needs, using lived experience to promote self-advocacy, recovery, and community integration. You will join treatment teams, assist clients in setting goals, accessing benefits, housing, and employment, and teach wellness tools such as WRAP and IMR.

The role requires strong communication, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to maintain confidential records and participate in performance improvement