Senior Peer Specialist: Recovery & Housing Support

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

Job summary

AltaPointe Health in Foley, AL seeks a Peer Specialist to engage adults who are homeless and have mental illness, guiding them toward recovery, housing, and access to services. You will assist with intake, follow-up, and transportation while coordinating with housing partners.

The role emphasizes self-advocacy, community outreach, and collaborative care within the treatment team to support sustained recovery. Requires DMH Peer Specialist Training participation eligibility.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must be a current or former recipient of mental health services for no less than one year with a significant mental health disorder (per DSM-V)
• Must be able to attend DMH Peer Specialist Training for Certification
• Must be 23 years of age or older with reliable transportation and valid Alabama driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Promotes self-determination, recovery, self-advocacy, and self-direction; assists individuals in identifying strengths, wellness goals, and barriers.
• Conducts outreach to engage adults who are homeless and have a mental illness.
• Assist consumers with accessing AltaPointe Health Systems Intake and follow-up appointments.
• 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 to housing while pursuing recovery goals.
• Becomes SOAR certified to assist homeless adults in applying for SSI/SSDI.
• Collaborates with treatment team and outside sources to deliver case management services.
• Makes multiple contacts to consumers weekly as needed.
• Develops wrap-around service plans with local housing agencies to end homelessness episodes.

Skills

Empathy

Outreach

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

AltaPointe Health in Foley, AL seeks a Peer Specialist to engage adults who are homeless and have mental illness, guiding them toward recovery, housing, and access to services. You will assist with intake, follow-up, and transportation while coordinating with housing partners.

The role emphasizes self-advocacy, community outreach, and collaborative care within the treatment team to support sustained recovery. Requires DMH Peer Specialist Training participation eligibility.