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.