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.