What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recovery Specialist - Emerald position at RiverValley Behavioral Health?
A Recovery Specialist provides basic supervision and assistance to clients of a residential substance abuse program. The Certified Adult Peer Support Specialist (APSS) provides assistance to clients of a substance abuse program using their unique lived experiences to guide and support others in some form of recovery.
Essential Functions:
- Supervises clients during shifts. This includes bed checks, meal supervision, taking vitals, observing self-administration of meds, and supervising passes and visitors.
- Provides assistance to office support staff by copying forms, filing, and recombining charts that are ready for termination as necessary.
- Leads “pass” process group on Sunday or other support type groups and documents on each client.
- Facilitates community building exercises and orientation groups.
- Handles the logistics of patient arrival and departure.
- Manages follow-up appointments.
- Transports clients to and from RVC, recreational outings and doctor appointments.
- Monitors and documents client behaviors.
- Attends and helps document Family Educational groups.
- Fosters collaborative working relationships among members of the leadership and management teams and programs.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:
- High School diploma or GED
- Valid driver’s license
- Experience working in residential, crisis, healthcare, or direct care settings preferred
- Ability to observe, document, and communicate client status effectively
- Strong interpersonal, teamwork, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to remain calm and professional in high-stress or crisis situations
- Basic computer skills and ability to complete electronic documentation