Recovery Specialist

Northeastern Center Inc • Auburn, IN

5h

About The Position

The Recovery Specialist position will offer guidance and support to individuals seeking or in recovery from substance use disorders and/or mental health needs. The Recovery Specialist is willing to use and share his or her personal, practical experience, knowledge, and first-hand insight to benefit the team and its clients. As a full integrated team member, the Recovery Specialist will provide expertise about the recovery process, symptom management, and the persistence required by clients to have a satisfying life. He or she will collaborate to promote a team culture that recognizes, understands, and respects each client’s point of view, experiences, and preferences. The Recovery Specialist will be responsible to maximize client choice, self-determination and decision-making in the planning, delivery, and evaluation of treatment, rehabilitation and support services. Other activities will include: peer counseling and consultation to individual clients, families, and team staff; acting as a liaison with community resources; carrying out case management, rehabilitation, and support functions; and assisting in treatment, substance abuse services, education, support and consultation to families, and crisis intervention under the clinical supervision of staff with professional degrees.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• An individual living in recovery with a mental health and/or substance use condition. Or a family member of another person living with a mental health and/or substance use condition.
• Must possess a valid Indiana driver's license.
• Must be a Certified Recovery Specialist or able to pursue required certification.

Responsibilities

• peer counseling and consultation to individual clients, families, and team staff
• acting as a liaison with community resources
• carrying out case management, rehabilitation, and support functions
• assisting in treatment, substance abuse services, education, support and consultation to families
• crisis intervention under the clinical supervision of staff with professional degrees

Benefits

• Excellent benefits

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED