Job Overview: This will provide non-clinical services intended to aid individuals in establishing and maintaining individual recovery from addiction. The recovery specialist promotes a recovery-based approach to member care with an emphasis on respect, self-direction, and empowerment by providing peer support, personal assistance, education on community resources, and other supportive services for individuals with a substance abuse disorder (SUD)

Supervisory Responsibilities:

· None.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent required.

• Minimum of 5 years demonstrated personal recovery experience and engaged in a recovery network.

• Prior Completion of the Certified Addiction Recovery Coach (CAPRC) . This credential is intended for individuals who have a lived experience of recovery and who desire to help people in addiction recovery.

• Experience facilitating recovery groups.

• Must have knowledge of recovery support systems, including but not limited to, 12-step support groups; and providing direct service.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Demonstrates knowledge of trauma informed care.

2. Demonstrates positive beliefs and feelings regarding clients with varying levels of needs.

3. Collects client data and conduct follow up surveys to ensure long-term client engagement.

4. Helps navigate recovery support systems.

5. Able to share personal recovery experiences and can model effective coping techniques.

6. Provides clients with ongoing education regarding substance abuse, mental health, HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis C, tobacco, nutrition and exercise and other health and wellness information.

7. Finds creative and effective solutions to complex problems and justifies prioritization when needed.

8. Provides peer support in a positive and supportive manner through coaching, role modeling and mentoring in order to assist members in developing skills to achieve their goals.

9. Serves as a liaison between administration, staff, clients, and volunteers.

10. Effective written and verbal communication, including ability to communicate in a professional manner.

11. Attend any and all meetings and trainings held in the community in reference to the re- entry population.

12. Ensure emergency basic needs are addressed immediately (i.e., food, temporary housing, transportation, clothing, etc.).

14. Ability to facilitate recovery support groups as needed and addiction education groups.

15. Provide case notes for every intervention (i.e. appointment, phone call, etc.) in the clients services database.

17. Maintain confidentiality and standards of ethical practice.

JOB DUTIES:

• Addresses barriers to successful recovery and serves as a role model and advocate; • Strong interpersonal skills and customer service skills.

• Demonstrates good written and verbal communication skills.

• Advocate for members, as needed, to ensure delivery of necessary services.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour

Experience:

• Addiction counseling: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person