Overview

* Must be located in Maine *

Groups Recover Together was founded in 2014 to make treatment for opioid addiction respectful, accessible and affordable. We empower our members to regain control of their lives through a combination of community support, outpatient weekly group therapy and medication to manage withdrawal using buprenorphine and naltrexone. 

Groups has grown to become the national leader in value-based care for opioid use disorder that is proven to help our members beat addiction and get their lives back. 

Responsibilities

At Groups, the Recovery Support Specialist works closely with newly admitted members to assist with transition from their intake to their home team, and with existing members to provide recovery support services. The Recovery Support Specialist is a vital part of the treatment team: they provide assistance with Social Determinants of Health, coordinate care internally and externally, help navigate entitlements, and support the member’s overall wellness during their recovery journey at Groups. This role reports to the Recovery Support Supervisor.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary care team, including participating in weekly interdisciplinary team meetings, to ensure the delivery of high quality, member-centered care,
• Actively assist members in identifying goals, working towards their care plan goals through individual coaching, coping skill support, and treatment engagement support
• Become an expert on the available insurance, healthcare, and social service resources in the local community.
• Link members with resources and follow-up with members and resources alike to ensure that all member needs were met.
• Advocate for our members, and serve as a link to community based services and the local recovery community by helping clients navigate local care and support systems
• Participate in group therapy related to peer support, recovery, and community resources
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation in electronic health record.
• Participate in ongoing continuing education as required to maintain certification or licensure.

Other Duties & Responsibilities

• Engage in community outreach activities and education, as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Fluency with office technology, including G-Suite, email, electronic medical records, and software and mobile apps (e.g., Google Apps)
• Share the Groups’ values of member-centered care and harm-reduction practices.
• Knowledge of, and ability to use motivational interviewing practices
• Knowledge and understanding of programs, assessments, evaluations, observations and care plans.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships and maintain appropriate professional and personal boundaries with internal staff, members, and with relevant community organizations.
• Ability to maintain positive interactions with members and where appropriate professional and personal boundaries with internal staff, members, and with relevant community organizations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate complex information.
• Ability to use discretion and work independently under general supervision.
• Ability to work with diverse population of members and staff.
• Ability to understand and adhere to Professional Code of Conduct.
• Strong advocacy skills along with knowledge of community based services, resources, and local recovery community.

Qualifications and Requirements

• An associates degree in social services field required (or equivalent combination of education and experience); Bachelors preferred
• Two years of experience with case management, care navigation, peer support or alike positions preferred
• Must meet pre-employment requirements and maintain all applicable state and job-related guidelines for background screening. Depending on state-specific requirements, this may include fingerprinting, drug testing, health screening, CPR/Basic First Aid and license/credential verifications.
• Access to reliable internet and telephone services, specifically download speeds over 40 Mbps and upload speeds over 10 Mbps as well as a strong WiFi signal from your remote work location.
• You embody what Groups is all about: you care deeply about our mission; you are entrepreneurial, flexible and team-oriented; you have deep respect for the people we serve; you have unquestionable ethics.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the position which are reviewed on each individual case.

While performing the responsibilities of the role, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use his or her hands and fingers, to handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Limitations and Disclaimer

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Groups is an equal opportunity committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.