Recovery Specialist

Position: Recovery Specialist in Spartanburg/Gaffney

Immediate Supervisor: Center Program Manager

Job Summary:

Implement delivery of recovery support services that are offered through our Center, serving those affected by substance use disorder. Work closely with our team to grow our recovery programs, maintain a professional workplace, be creative, and cultivate a compassionate, welcoming atmosphere of recovery.

Employment and Salary: Full time, hourly DOE

Major Responsibilities:

· Maintain a caseload of individual coaching cases.

· Create, promote, and lead AiR events.

· Facilitate support groups (primarily All Recovery Meetings).

· Triage coaching requests and facilitate participant intakes.

· Help coordinate volunteers.

· Engage and meet with walk-in participants as needed.

· Update and track recovery services in RDP (Recovery Data Platform), our Electronic Recovery Record.

· Facilitate outreach meetings at facilities we partner with.

· Attend supervision meetings and pursue continuing education for ongoing development.

· Broker resources and stay current on resources are our participants need & use.

· Using technology to perform the job: email, Microsoft office, video conferencing, etc.

· Seek guidance and assistance from your Manager/Supervisor.

This description lists the minimum duty requests. Individuals may be asked to perform additional duties as requested by their supervisor.

This is a grant funded position; the length of the position depends on the grant.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

· Lived experience in individual recovery from SUD (substance use disorder).

· Agreement with and commitment to FAVOR Upstate’s mission and values.

· Compassion for those who struggle with addiction and those who are affected by SUD

· Self-motivated

· Reliable, dependable, willing to take initiative

· Collaborative & relationship-oriented

· Sensitive to a diverse community, open-minded

· Flexible and supportive of team members and FAVOR leadership

· Ability to communicate clearly

· Sustained, stable recovery and a continued willingness to grow and evolve

Education, Experience, and/or Training Requirements:

· High School Diploma or GED

· Certified Peer Support Specialist or Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPSS or CPRS).

Job Type: Full-time

License/Certification:

• CPSS (Required)

Work Location: In person