Recovery Specialist

Easterseals • Portsmouth, NH

12h • Hybrid

About The Position

Founded in 2009, Granite Pathways began as a grass-roots initiative that introduced the “clubhouse” model in New Hampshire, an evidence-based, self-help community, aimed at eliminating isolation and providing hope, dignity, and recovery options for adults with mental illness. Granite Pathways today is a multi-faceted, statewide organization that provides an array of services for those struggling with mental illness or substance use disorders. Granite Pathways joined The Fedcap Group in 2016. The Recovery Specialist is a position supporting clients with connecting to treatment services, Peer Recovery Coaching, assessing needs, care coordination, recovery planning, work readiness assessing, vocational training, and other employment support services. The Recovery Specialist will support individuals seeking recovery support services, educational and/or vocational training, and workforce opportunities. This position will also be responsible for administrative functions that include electronic record documentation and Medicaid billing submissions. Ideal candidates will have lived experience, an understanding of peer delivered services within a recovery center organization.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED, or HiSET
• Direct or indirect lived experience with Substance Use and/or Mental Health
• Reliable transportation
• Demonstrable knowledge of the mission, vision, and goals of Granite Pathways and The Fedcap Group and execution of relevant policies and procedures.
• strong organizational and administration skills.
• professional verbal and written communication.
• Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, and ADP.
• Statewide resources
• Demonstrable ability to handle sensitive information in a confidential manner.
• work independently with minimum supervision.
• work together successfully in a team environment.
• use analytical and critical thinking skills to create client plans.
• maintain a professional appearance.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Recovery Support Worker (CRSW)
• Trained in Motivational Interviewing
• Knowlegable with Recovery Friendly Workplace Initiatives

Responsibilities

• Deliver Peer Recovery Support Services (PRSS) to individuals at all stages in recovery.
• Assess client needs and deliver care coordination based on needs.
• Develop Recovery and Employment plans with clients.
• Document all client activities within Electronic Medical Records.
• Maintain HIPAA and 42 CFR Compliance at all times.
• Strong command of ethical responsibility in nativating boundaries with vulnerable client populations.
• Ability to identify and escalate ethical considerations for appropriate support and supervision
• Utilize Motivational Interviewing techniques when delivering PRSS.
• Perform Medicaid billing and compliance within delivering PRSS services.
• Follow certification and licensing process with the OPLC (Office of Professional Licensure Certification), Board of Licensing for Alcohol and Other Drug Use professionals.
• Maintain licensure within the OPLC guidelines.
• Document and retain supervision records for licensure and renewal purposes.
• Attend mandatory supervision sessions.
• Participate in team meetings, learning collaboratives, and professional development opportunities.
• Contribute to the development of all programming.
• Maintain performance indicators and contribute to program reporting and compliance.
• Exhibit qualities of dependability, empathy, respect, and maintain a positive working environment.

Benefits

• The Fedcap Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We are an EEO employer committed to diversity, M/F/D/V.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED