What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Recovery Support Specialist position at Central Alabama Wellness?
Certified Recover Support Specialist
This position is either full time or part time. A full time Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) will be expected to work 40 hours per week. This will be a 4 day/week position, with 2 days spent with Clanton clients and 2 days spent with Calera clients. The CRSS will lead Peer led support groups and/or recovery education groups 2 times per week (one in the day and one in the evening), alternating between locations.
High School diploma or equivalent required. Completion of Peer Specialist Certification will be obtained through State of Alabama Department of Mental Health. Maintain a valid Alabama driver license and an acceptable driving record. Must maintain proof of current liability insurance. Must be proficient with basic computer skills. Must have two consecutive years in Substance Abuse Recovery and be comfortable self-identifying as being in recovery.
Primary Job Function and Responsibilities:
- Promote self-determination, recovery, self-advocacy, and self-direction; assisting individuals in identifying strengths; wellness goals; setting objectives and identifying barriers
- Provides individual and group peer support work with individuals
- Help clients with community advocacy and outside resource linkages assisting individuals in obtaining community resources when needs are identified
- Conducts outreach in a variety of settings to engage adults who are homeless and have a substance use disorder
- Completes and submits required documentation in a timely manner
- Transports clients when appropriate and necessary
- Assists in connecting clients to support groups in the community to learn from other peers, to promote hope, to problem-solve through work situations, and to decrease social isolation
- Offers hope and encouragement by serving as a role model in recovery.
- Make multiple contacts to clients per week as needed while maintaining healthy professional boundaries with clients
- Seeks supervision and consultation as needed.
- Accepts and employs suggestions for improvement.
- Maintains confidential files containing required information for each supported employment client.
- Maintains documentation for those individuals receiving services.
Courteous and respectful towards clients, visitors and co-workers:
- Treats clients with care, dignity, and compassion.
- Respects client’s privacy and confidentiality.
- Is pleasant and cooperative with others.
Complete all other related duties as assigned by supervisor
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $13.00 - $15.00 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $13 - $15