Recovery Support Specialist (RSS) - Family Resource Center
About The Position
Job Summary Accountable for using shared life experiences and recovery management techniques to engage, motivate, educate and mentor clients in achieving individualized goals for successful community living. The Recovery Support Specialist provides peer support which is a non-clinical role. This class does not involve treatment, assessment or evaluation activities. The duties are centered on mutuality and sharing common recovery perspective and language with the client. A Recovery Support Specialist is expected to act as coach and advocate, promoting the program value of autonomy, diversity and empowerment, with the knowledge and ability to link client to community-based supports and other resources.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent and registered for Recovery University
- At least 6 months experience as a Recovery Support Specialist Trainee
- Recovery Support Specialist Certification or eligible to be obtained within 6 months of hire
- Knowledge of community support systems and resources
- Wellness Recovery Action Planning and other recovery management techniques
- Knowledge of the principles and procedures of psychiatric rehabilitation
- Considerable interpersonal skill, oral and written communication skills
- Ability to observe and redirect client behavior
Benefits
- Medical and dental benefits
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off with accrual starting on the date of hire
- Additional voluntary benefits as well as employee discount programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
