What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Recovery Specialist for Plan of Safe Care Program position at Lehigh Valley Drug and Alcohol Intake Unit?
Job Description
Job Title: Recovery Support Specialist (CRS) for Plan of Safe Care Program in Lehigh County
Reporting Responsibility: This position reports directly to the Plan of Safe Care Coordinator
Job Requirements: Valid PA Driver’s license; insured and registered vehicle; mandatory travel within the local community to agencies, client’s homes etc.; flexible hours to meet client needs; a GED or diploma; personal recovery experience, valid CRS certification and MUST have experience working with women/family who struggles with substance use disorder; case management experience within the field of drug and alcohol/mental health preferred.
Job Duties:
o Orients new clients to services, policies, and procedures.
o Advocates for individual and family needs with substance use professionals, doctors, mental health professionals, legal entities, and others within the general community.
o Provides: mentoring, modeling, and skill building to enhance and strengthen recovery efforts.
o Introduces and links clients to various recovery support options within the general community.
o Assists with problem solving and resource acquisition as needed to remove obstacles to treatment and recovery and/or to enhance and strengthen recovery efforts.
o Links to local resources when needed and when clients are eligible; childcare, rental assistance, transportation such as bus passes, food, education, etc.
o Facilitates pre-recovery groups with new clients such as introducing them to mutual aid groups.
o Educates clients about the treatment process, recovery support group options, provider rules, client rights etc.
o Will work with pregnant women, self referrals on an assigned basis. Will submit regular progress reports to coordinator/team.
o Meets with clients in the office, and within the community.
o Maintains a caseload as assigned by supervisor. Full-time caseloads will not exceed 30 and part-time will not exceed 15.
o Conducts recovery support services assessments and develops recovery plans with all clients every six months.
o Maintains client files as per LVDAIU and state policies.
o Maintains detailed records of all client appointments and contacts via DAP format in the LVDAIU database. Enters DAP notes in the database within seventy-two hours.
o Enters all data within established time frames.
o Attends trainings relevant to the required continuing education hours as set forth by the state.
o Attends trainings at the recommendation of supervisor and as self-identified.
o Interfaces with various community agencies in a professional manner.
o Submits all paperwork in a timely manner
o Demonstrates effective interviewing skills.
o Maintains a productivity level of at least 50-75%.
o Works independently and autonomously.
o Preforms related duties as directed by Coordinator
o Will participate in weekly individual supervision as required by LVDAIU and the state.
o Will participate in monthly scheduled group supervisions as required by LVDAIU and the state.
o Will be available for additional individual and group supervisions as needed and directed by supervisor.
o Is a Certified Recovery Specialist in good standing with the certification board and possess a valid certification.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Application Question(s):
- Do you live in the Allentown, Easton or Bethlehem area?
Experience:
- drug and alcohol: 2 years (Required)
- case management: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Certified Recovery Specialist Certification (Required)
Willingness to travel:
- 50% (Required)
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $18 - $20
