Certified Recovery Specialist

Schuylkill•Pottsville, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Works in the community with patients experiencing substance use disorder on a peer-to-peer basis. Helps patients access community resources by assisting them in overcoming barriers and bridging gaps between their needs and available services. Provides support that promotes recovery, safety, and reduced harm related to addiction, while working with an interdisciplinary team to support comprehensive treatment plans. The role is based onsite at Schuylkill Medical Plaza and follows a Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. schedule. Flexible scheduling outside normal business hours may be needed to meet client needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One year of lived experience as a consumer of substance use disorder services.
Ability to work flexible schedules outside normal business hours to meet client needs.
Knowledge of community agencies and support services.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Sound problem-solving skills and proactive efforts to find solutions.
Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS) certification from the Pennsylvania Certification Board within 30 days.
Pennsylvania driver’s license upon hire.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in a medical or clinical community setting working with patients or clients with substance use disorders.
Bilingual English/Spanish ability.
Ability to implement screening tools for substance use disorder.

Responsibilities

Develop supportive peer relationships with people with substance use disorder, serving as a role model, mentor, and motivator and sharing insight into recovery.
Promote relationship-centered, trauma-informed services and a recovery-oriented environment; assist individuals and families with decisions, action, and treatment planning.
Communicate with patients and/or their families to explain addiction as a chronic disease and discuss available treatment options.
Use Certified Recovery Specialist skills to tailor support options to patients’ circumstances and readiness for change.
Assist with recovery management plans by identifying patient strengths and community resources, addressing barriers, supporting recovery goals, and determining progress at designated intervals.
Work with an interdisciplinary team to support comprehensive treatment plans with measurable problems, goals, objectives, interventions, and timelines.
Initiate referrals and help patients access community resources and services.
Lead recovery activities, including mentoring, securing a sponsor, and participating in individual and group recovery sessions.
Maintain project logs, reports, and accurate records in appropriate files and databases in accordance with program standards.
Facilitate transportation for patients to appointments or treatment locations.
Work with community services and advocacy programs to educate the community and foster awareness about addiction and substance use disorder.