What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recovery Support Specialist position at Passages to Recovery?
Job Title: Recovery Support Specialist
Department: Residential Treatment
Location: Passages to Recovery, Pittsburgh, PA
Reports to: RSS Supervisor
Purpose: Provide non-clinical support to clients in their recovery journey at Passages to Recovery's residential treatment facility. Facilitate day-to-day activities essential to treatment plans, support clinical and medical staff, and maintain order and structure within the facility.
Key Responsibilities:
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Department: Residential Treatment
Location: Passages to Recovery, Pittsburgh, PA
Reports to: RSS Supervisor
Purpose: Provide non-clinical support to clients in their recovery journey at Passages to Recovery's residential treatment facility. Facilitate day-to-day activities essential to treatment plans, support clinical and medical staff, and maintain order and structure within the facility.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide personal support, coaching, and mentoring to clients
- Participate in direct patient care, group facilitation, and individual interactions
- Assist with admissions, discharges, and visitation programs
- Conduct searches and administer drug/alcohol tests
- Engage clients in recovery support and assist with daily schedules
- Identify and respond to emergency or crisis situations
- Facilitate life skills and psychoeducational groups
- Document client progress and participate in treatment team meetings
- Maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries
- Current certification as a PA Certified Recovery Specialist or similar
- Ability to obtain Allegheny County Jail Clearances and ACT 33 & 34 Clearances
- Ability to work varying shifts in a 24/7 365 day facility.
- At least one year of experience in community-based recovery settings
- Valid driver’s license and reliable, insured transportation
- Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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