Recovery Support Specialist II

Description

Job Summary:

The Recovery Support Specialist II is responsible for helping to ensure quality flow with the daily operations of Recovery Home (Transitions). This role includes ensuring residents are following recovery living and service expectations, assisting with crisis management, and consulting with the recovery living supervisor or manager regarding issues that may arise. The Recovery Support Specialist II is also responsible for assisting the Alumni Services Coordinator in implementing day-to-day activities with patients, including conducting assessments, planning and implementing trainings and events, and making regular contact with alumni.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Qualifications

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Responsible for intake of residents into the Recovery Home
• Ensures compliance of residents with rules and expectations
• Immediately report concerns of any nature to director supervisor/manager
• Report medication concerns to nurse or nursing administrator
• Responsible for witnessed urine drug screens

• Collaborates with the resident and the recovery living team to support progress with goals and stabilization
• Receives referrals, provides 1:1 support to residents, and maintains and records all pertinent patient information in a secure and accurate manner in the electronic health record
• Facilitate groups with residents focused on life skills and recovery
• Assist with or facilitate weekly suite meetings
• May be required to work across multiple sites across the community care campus
• Complete check-in and follow up calls to Crossing Recovery Services alumni to encourage participation in on campus events and activities
• Complete check-in and follow up calls to Crossing Recovery Services alumni to assess needs for additional support services (treatment, job placement, vocational, housing and recovery support needs)
• Work with clients to complete GRPA and other evidence-based assessments as required by the SAMHSA BCOR grant and Crossing Healthcare policies
• Assist in the planning and facilitation of social events, including the coordination of guest speakers and event themes/areas of focus surrounding sober lifestyles to promote meaningful connections for clients
• Assist Fitness Center Supervisor with client and patient oversite and event/activity planning at Crossing Healthcare’s Fitness Center, Gymnasium and Theater
• Assist Business Development and Outreach Coordinator with social media and website content
• Complete Narcan trainings and education for community groups, families, and individuals
• Provide education and awareness to community groups, families, and individuals
• Collaborate with local landlords to educate and encourage policy change to better serve the needs of residents in recovery
• Vigilant to safety concerns and takes appropriate steps to ensure both resident and staff safety
• Performs other duties as required

Competencies:

• Ability to work overnight (if scheduled to work overnight) and remain awake for entire shift
• Experience with, and ability to speak comfortably in front of large groups
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to support individuals from diverse backgrounds 
• Ability to remain calm under stressful conditions, accepting personal limitations
• Ability to speak and write fluently in English; Spanish desirable
• Ability to work independently and interdependently within a recovery living setting utilizing various accepted therapeutic modalities, adherence to a strong code of personal and professional ethics
• Proficiency in data entry, interpersonal, organizational and problem-solving skills
• Computer proficiency
• Willingness to pursue continuing educational opportunities and maintain compliance with professional certification renewal if applicable

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• In personal recovery for at least one year
• Interest in obtaining Recovery Support Specialist II Certification, CADC or CRSS
• Successful work history involving direct patient care is a plus

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work in conditions that include exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissues, contagious diseases and/or other potentially hazardous materials
• Moderate physical exertion including frequent walking, standing, bending, reaching, carrying moderately heavy loads (up to 25 lbs.) and climbing stairs

Salary : $18 - $24