Recovery Specialist

Position Purpose: Recovery Support Specialist must be eligible to pursue Certified Recovery Support Specialist credential (CRSS) based on their lived experience. Provide recovery-oriented, person centered, and trauma informed services; serve as an advocate; provide information and support for individuals in emergency, outpatient and walk-in settings. Participate as a team member in the delivery of treatment services to clients and their families and to facilitate the issues of recovery into their daily living situations. Provide continuity of program services in an ethical, legal and moral manner within a safe and therapeutic environment, consistent with applicable regulatory and accreditation standards.

Shift: Sun-Thur 4p-1230a.

Qualifications/Basic Job Requirements:

• High school diploma, GED or higher education
• Advocate for individuals using professionalism and non-adversarial approach
• Willingness, ability and commitment to serve as a role model for recovery
• Valid Illinois driver’s license
• Minimum (RSA)

Essential Responsibilities:

1. Work hours prescribed and any additional hours-deemed necessary for the responsibilities assigned. Overtime may be required.
2. Provide appropriate behavioral interventions and advocacy for individuals with mental health disorders.
3. Have a thorough understanding of community resources and Rosecrance full array of services.
4. Attend trainings toward CRSS credential
5. Participate in statewide events/summits/trainings/activities that support the education and development of consumer provider services.
6. Attend all scheduled meetings of staff, team meetings or appropriate committee meetings as designated.
7. Serve as a member of the assigned team and participate in all team meetings and activities.
8. Exercise confidentiality in keeping with the professional code of conduct and within the framework of the law.
9. Facilitate transportation of clients to Rosecrance buildings or hospitals as needed.
10. Deliver exceptional customer service consistently to every customer.
11. Serve as a role model and demonstrate positive guest relations in representing the agency.
12. Assume other related responsibilities as delegated by management.

Physical Requirements/Percentage of Work Time

1. Vision: Must be able to read clinical documentation, policies and procedures and other written materials  75-100%
2. Hearing: Must be able to hear well enough to communicate with clients within a group or family setting  75-100%;  communicate with coworkers 25-49%; communicate on the telephone 25-49%
3. Standing/Walking/Mobility: Must have mobility to move from room to room conducting bed checks 75-100; must be able to move between departments within the facility 25-49%
4. Climbing/Stooping/Kneeling: 0-24%
5. Lifting/Pulling/Pushing: Must exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally to assist in lifting clients and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to lift or move objects  25-49%
6. Fingering/Grasping/Feeling: Must be able to complete handwritten documents 25-49%
7. Sitting: must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time when supervising clients during night hours  50-74%
8. Driving: must be able to drive passenger van to transport clients 25-49%

    

   Environment:

   Exposure to bloodborne pathogens requiring the use of universal precautions and/or personal protective equipment.

   Exposure to computers.

   Exposure to hazardous chemicals such as cleaning supplies.

   Disclaimer:

   The above examples are intended only as illustrations of various types of work performed in this position.  The omission of specific statements or duties does not exclude them from this position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

   Requirements are representative of the minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities.  To perform this job successfully, the employee will possess the abilities or aptitude to perform each duty proficiently.

   All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.  Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

   This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.