Adult Peer Specialist

Opelika, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/17/2024

Job duties include working with consumers enrolled in our organization's clinical services. Must have personal experience ("I have lived experience") with mental health and/or substance use in order to appropriately disclose and share that experience with the consumers, in order to foster hope, build resiliency, and develop self-advocacy skills that will empower them to achieve their goals. Peer support specialists provide structured, scheduled activities that promote socialization, recovery, self-advocacy, development of natural supports and maintenance of community living skills.

Job Requirements: Must have a high school diploma/GED from a state accredited school/source. Current/valid driver's license or identification card. Must be able to demonstrate basic computer skills, be familiar with word processing, and have personal experience with mental health and/or substance use.

Full Time Benefits Include:

  • BCBS Health and Dental Insurance
  • Retirement Systems of Alabama (ERS) Employees' Retirement System
  • 12 Paid Holidays
  • Earned Sick and Vacation Time
  • And More Amazing Benefits!

The individual selected for this position will be provided and complete a Mental Health Peer Support Provider training program approved by the Alabama Department of Mental Health.

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