Peer Support Specialist

Exciting career opportunities await you here... Employment Details Employee Type Exempt - FT Required Degree High school Contact Information Phone View phone number on click.appcast.io Email View email address on click.appcast.io Position Summary The Peer Recovery Specialist is responsible for providing recovery coaching services for participants enrolled at Birmingham Drug Court. The Peer Recovery Specialist works closely with the Treatment Coordinator and the Chief Operating Officer to accomplish the mission and service goals of Aletheia House. Primary Responsibilities To provide peer mentoring and/or coaching for clients enrolled in a substance use disorder program at Birmingham Drug Court To provide recovery resource connecting To facilitate and lead recovery groups as needed To build positive relationships within the community Assist the Therapist in helping program participants find needed community resources To serve as a liaison between participants and connecting with other community organizations and resources To assist program participants with solving problems directly related to recovery To assist program participants with improving job skills To transport participants to appointments and to assist them in obtaining community services To maintain accurate, complete, and timely documentation of peer support activities To maintain contact with participants between appointments and sessions To attend staff meetings and trainings as required To perform other duties as instructed by the Treatment Coordinator, Chief Operating Officer, and/or Executive Director Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Good writing, communication, organizational and time management skills with knowledge of English grammar, spelling and punctuation Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) Exceptional interpersonal skills to relate with clients, participants and resource providers Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities Ability to maintain harmonious effective working relationships with other employees Qualifications High School diploma or equivalent required Must have 2 years of continuous documented sobriety and must be eligible to become certified as a Peer Support Specialist within 6 months of hire Valid Alabama driver’s license, transportation, insurance and good driving record required Travel Must be willing to use and have your own personal transportation. Light local travel required weekly. Mileage reimbursement for personal use of vehicle is included. #J-18808-Ljbffr Theuniversityunion