What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recovery Specialist - Opioid Overdose Recovery Program position at Oaks Integrated Care, Inc.?
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Schedule : Full time; Varied : Flexible shifts according to program needs including nights and weekends
Competencies :
The potential employee will have the ability assess and interpret information related to population; have knowledge of the symptoms of the disability / disorder and ability to recognize exacerbation of symptoms; have a general understanding of treatment needs; knowledge of available treatment resources and appropriate use; Population-specific communication skills.
Responsibilities :
- The Recovery Specialists shall be responsible for providing on-call coverage at county-based Emergency Departments and engage and provide non-clinical assistance and recovery supports for individuals reversed from an opioid overdose
- The Recovery Specialist will be responsible for providing recovery based groups and individual sessions in the Burlington County Jail.
- The role of the Recovery Specialists shall include, but is not limited to the following :
Educating survivors, through use of Evidence Based Practices (EBPs) on how to appropriately navigate treatment, social service and recovery support systems
Benefits :
Qualifications :
All positions require a valid driver's license in good standing and pre-employment drug screening. Oaks Integrated Care considers applicants for all positions without regard to : race; color; religion; sex; national origin; age; sexual orientation; marital or veteran status; the presence of a medical condition, genetic information or handicap, unrelated to performing the tasks of the job; or any other legally protected status.
