Specialist, Certified Recovery

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Certified Recovery Specialist provides on-going recovery support/coaching to high-risk patients struggling with substance use disorders. The Certified Recovery Specialist assists patients with developing their own system of natural supports. The key to the Certified Recovery Specialist’s work is forming healthy growth-producing relationships by sharing their lived experience with addiction and success in overcoming barriers, and engaging and motivating patients to responsible action. This positon requires nontraditional hours to meet client’s needs.

 

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

The Certified Recovery Specialist reports to the Director of Addiction Services. No staff report to this position.

 

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Provide on-going recovery support services to patients who are in active addiction or early recovery and may struggle with co-occurring disorders

Work with patients to develop a service plan that is based on concrete, measurable, realistic goals and monitor their service plan on a regular basis

Assist patients to identify their specific needs and work with them to identify and access resources in the community to meet those needs

Support patients in identifying and building upon their strengths

Models and supports patients and staff in health and wellness activities and with using healthy coping skills

Encourage and support patients in accessing and remaining engaged in AOD/Co-occurring/Mental Health treatment

Maintain regular contact with the various treatment providers to monitor the patients’ progress

Model for patients how to begin and/or continue in a recovery program they choose such as 12-step, faith-based or an alternative of their choice; how to choose a sponsor; how to choose a “home group” if appropriate; and to develop and utilize a support group

May accompany patients for treatment visits, health and human service appointments, court appearances, recovery support and any other supportive services based on the patients’ status and individualized needs

Participate in assigned team meetings and/or consultations as requested

Participate in assigned and /or appropriate outreach activities to further the program

Provide all assigned paperwork, completed, accurate and on time

Participate in assigned meetings, staff development and required trainings

Communicate barriers and concerns regarding patients to the Director of Behavior Health

Will be required to communicate with patients for support after hours via cell phone

OTHER FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

Other duties as assigned

Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires the applicant to be an individual with a minimum of five years in recovery from addiction to alcohol or other drugs with a strong recovery program and system of natural supports

High school diploma or GED

Current Certified Recovery Specialist credential required

Current BLS certification

Understanding of the sensitivity to alcohol and other drug use and the recovery process

Understands and supports a trauma informed system of care

Valid PA driver’s license

Basic computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft products

Good verbal and written communication skills

Solid organizational skills

Self-directed and flexible to meet the needs of the clients

Ability to secure Act 33 and 34 clearances

Ability to support the agency’s mission and philosophy, and demonstrate sensitivity to cultural diversity and workplace harmony

Value for and ability to deliver excellent customer service

Ability to work nontraditional hours to meet client’s needs

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.