Certified Recovery Specialist

Schuylkill•Allentown, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work. LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day. Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network. Summary Works in the community with patients suffering from substance use on a peer-to-peer basis. Helps gain access to needed resources in the community by assisting in overcoming barriers and helping bridge gaps between needs and available resources.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
Ability to work flexible schedules outside of normal business hours to meet the needs of clients.
Knowledge of community agencies and support services.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
Sound problem solving skills and proactive efforts in seeking solutions to problems.
CRS - Certified Recovery Specialist - State of Pennsylvania within 30 Days
DL - Driver's License_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Nice To Haves

Bi-lingual English/Spanish.
Ability to implement screening tools for substance use disorder.

Responsibilities

Develops supportive peer relationships with people with substance use disorder, serving as a role model, mentor, and motivator to offer insight into the recovery process, promote safety, and reduce harm due to addiction.
Promotes relationship-centered, trauma-informed services and recovery-orientated environment; assists individual and their family in making decisions, taking action, and treatment planning
Communicates with the patient and/or patient's family to enhance the understanding of addiction as a chronic disease and available treatment options.
Employs CRS skills to provide tailored support services options for patients given their individual circumstances and readiness for change.
Assists with the development of a recovery management plan; identifies patient strengths and community resources to overcome barriers and achieve recovery goals, determining progress at designated intervals.
Works as a member of an interdisciplinary team to support comprehensive treatment plans with relevant measurable problems, goals, objectives, interventions, and timelines.
Initiates referrals for services and helps patients with substance use by assisting with access to community resources.
Leads in recovery activities such as mentoring, securing a sponsor, and engaging in one-on-one and group recovery sessions.
Maintain project logs, reports, and accurate records in appropriate files and database(s), adhering to program standards.
Facilitates transportation for patients to appointments or treatment locations.
Participates, in conjunction with community services and advocacy programs, in educating and fostering awareness in the community about the disease of addiction and substance use disorder.