What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recovery Specialist position at Children's Aid and Family Services, Inc.?
Recovery Specialist
To engage individuals who have been reversed from an opioid overdose and provide non-clinical assistance and recovery supports to those suffering from a substance use disorder while maintaining follow-up with these individuals.
Full-time & Per-diem available
Responsibilities:
- Provides on-call coverage and reports to the hospital emergency department to support the overdose survivor or person with substance use disorder when an alert is received;
- Provides post-emergency department and/or follow-up from initial engagement after telephone follow-up for at least six months to help the client navigate the early stages of recovery;
- Serves as a positive role model to clients and families, providing them with hope along with information, skills and resources needed to initiate and maintain recovery;
- Provides regular updates to the Patient Navigator regarding the patient’s progress outside of treatment;
- Enhances identification and participation in the recovery community;
- Advocates for appropriate and effective community treatment and recovery;
- Completes required paperwork completely, efficiently and timely as required by the funder and the evaluator;and
- Other relevant duties as assigned.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Minimum of a high school diploma; Associate's Degree preferred;
- Three (3) years of recovery experience demonstrating the use of the principles of recovery that assist in ongoing enhancement of health and wellness;
- Possesses knowledge and understanding of other Recovery Support Services in the community;
- Must obtain Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) certification within one year of official hire date;
- Must have the availability to be on-call and work a 12-hour shift from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. or from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.;
- Valid driver’s license and use of own vehicle for self-transportation;
- Knowledge of and sensitivity to cultural diversity issues; able to effectively work with people of diverse cultural backgrounds and races;
- Ability to effectively work as a member of a team;
- Computer literacy essential – Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Word;
- Ability to work effectively with clients, including intervention and relationship building skills.
We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Associate (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Fair Lawn, NJ 07410 (Required)
Willingness to travel:
- 25% (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $24