PEER RECOVERY SUPPORT SPECIALIST

The University of Alabama at Birmingham

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) seeks a Peer Recovery Support Spec. This position will work with substance abuse program participants in groups and/or one on one to provide advocacy and personal coaching/mentoring.

Key Duties, Primary Responsibilities:

• To work with substance abuse and/or other mental health related program participants in groups and/or on a one-on-one basis to provide advocacy and personal coaching/mentoring.
• To serve as a vital member of the case management team

Hourly Range : $15.00-$21.15

Education

• High School diploma or GED.
• One (1) year of relevant experience in a peer recovery support environment is required.
• Certified or eligible to be certified as a Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) by The Alabama Department of Mental Health OR Certified Peer Support Specialist through FORMLL
• OR Nationally Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist (NCPRSS) by the Association for Addiction Professionals (NAADAC). NCPRSS preferred.
• Must obtain certification within one year from the date of hire into classification.

"UAB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and family-friendly environment in which all faculty and staff can excel and achieve work/life balance irrespective of race, national origin, age, genetic or family medical history, gender, faith, gender identity and expression as well as sexual orientation. UAB also encourages applications from individuals with disabilities and veterans."