PEER RECOVERY SUPPORT SPEC Position Available In Jefferson, Alabama

Job Description

PEER RECOVERY SUPPORT SPEC

University of Alabama at Birmingham This position will 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 up to 3 months. Key Roles & 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 Interact with physicians and nurses to support bedside care delivery and serve as a vital member of the case management team. In conjunction with investigators or clinical research staff, support efforts to recruit and enroll patients in a program to link OUD cases to Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) services. Provide follow-up services to encourage and m Motivate patients with OUD to follow through with plans to access MOUD services. Link/refer patients to next addiction programs and clinics for continuity of care Perform other duties as assigned Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Work Characteristics Willing to do team work, and to have passion in human studies Reliable and to function independently after approapriately and adequately trained. Good communication skills are preferred. Ability to operate various office machines including printers, computers and various software packages Interpersonal skills Knowledge of Microsoft Office products Written and verbal communication skills At least two year related experience of being a peer support specialist preferred

Hourly Range :

$15.00 -$ 21.15 Qualifications Education High School diploma or GED. One (1) year of relevant experience in a peer recovery support environment 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 date of hire into classification. UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran’s status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB’s Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.

Job:

Clerical & Administrative