Role OverviewThe Peer Recovery Support Specialist will 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. They will serve as a vital member of the case management team and facilitate recovery support groups as assigned.
What You Will Do
The main day-to-day responsibilities of the Peer Recovery Support Specialist include maintaining group and/or individual supportive interaction with participants, their families and social supports, facilitating recovery support groups, and assisting case managers in directing clients to available resources in the community.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, conflict resolution skills, and the ability to work as part of a team. They will also be able to provide one-on-one advocacy and personal coaching/mentoring to patients with opioid use disorder (OUD) and overdose after they are discharged from UAB Hospital.
Requirements
- Ability to encourage and persuade people
- Ability to train others
- Ability to mentor others
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to work independently
- Conflict resolution skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Leadership skills
- Written and verbal communication skills
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Hourly pay range of $15.00-$21.15
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