Certified Recovery Specialist

Bhhep•Towanda, PA

16h

About The Position

The Certified Recovery Specialist position contributes to engaging individuals with substance use disorder, as well as facilitating recovery, resiliency, and enhancement of sobriety and wellness. Serves as a role model for recovery, for staff and clients/consumers. Help clients/consumers to reduce barriers that impede the recovery process, share lived experience and assist with resource coordination.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
Current/Valid Driver’s License; Traveling Required; Reliable Vehicle and valid auto insurance; must have clean driving record
Criminal history checks and child abuse certification in accordance with 23 Pa.C.S. §§ 6301—6386 (relating to Child Protective Services Law) and 55 Pa.?Code Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services) required.
A personal history with drugs and/or alcohol and 18 months of sobriety
Successful completion of Certified Recovery Specialist Training
Demonstrated proficiency in reading and writing

Nice To Haves

College education preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

Assists clients/consumers with setting and attaining personal recovery goals.
Work with agency staff to identify community support and help clients/consumers understand how to utilize these resources in the recovery process.
Provides support resources, information and assists family members/support systems to understand possible warning signs, triggers, appropriate supportive responses, wellness measures, and the overall recovery process.
Models coping techniques, self-help strategies and reinforce the potential for recovery to clients/consumers.
Advocates on the clients/consumers behalf to the psychiatrist/psychologist/nurse/therapist by disclosing information related to consumers health/treatment.
Complete all required documentation for every client/consumer encounter.
Develop and implement Individualized Recovery Plans.
Attend required training courses, in-services, staff meetings and recovery coaching sessions and meetings.
Participates in required supervisory meetings, access to Clinical Director on a regular basis.
Utilize NTC’s Electronic Health Records (E.H.R.) during tenure of employment.
Initial training, and on-going training, will be provided to employees by respective supervisors and/or assigned team members. Employees will be proficient in their job position within six (6) months. If at any time an employee feels they need more training/education, employee submits a request for such through their supervisor, manager, and/or director.
Other duties and functions as assigned.