Recovery Support Coach - Peer Advocate & Group Facilitator

University of Alabama at Birmingham; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama at Birmingham seeks a Peer Recovery Support Specialist to work with participants in groups or one-on-one, offering advocacy, coaching, and mentoring as part of the case management team.

Responsibilities include facilitating recovery support groups, connecting clients to MOUD and psychosocial services, documenting progress, and collaborating with physicians and study staff to recruit and follow up with patients.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required, plus 1 year of relevant peer recovery support experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one advocacy and coaching to participants.
• Facilitate recovery support groups as assigned.
• Assist case managers in connecting clients to community resources to promote integration.
• Keep team informed about patients' recovery progress and obstacles.
• Provide education and advocacy to reduce stigma around substance use disorders.

Skills

Advocacy

Mentoring

Training others

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Written and verbal communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

1 year related peer recovery support experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Computers and printers

Job description

The University of Alabama at Birmingham seeks a Peer Recovery Support Specialist to work with participants in groups or one-on-one, offering advocacy, coaching, and mentoring as part of the case management team.

Responsibilities include facilitating recovery support groups, connecting clients to MOUD and psychosocial services, documenting progress, and collaborating with physicians and study staff to recruit and follow up with patients.