Recovery Support Specialist (FT Tues-Sat 3p to 1130 pm)
About The Position
Share your recovery journey for the benefit of others and experience the satisfaction of helping to facilitate self-directed recovery. The Client Care Technician / Specialist provides recovery-focused, trauma-informed support to individuals receiving residential and crisis services. This role empowers clients to build hope, wellness, and independence while supporting a safe, welcoming, and therapeutic environment. This full-time position will work every Sunday through Thursday from 3:00pm to 11:30pm in the Men’s Residential Unit in Maryville, IL. Evening, overnight, and weekend shifts are eligible for a shift differential. Chestnut Health Systems™ is a leading provider of integrated health care services. Since 1973, Chestnut has grown to more than 800 committed, compassionate employees providing substance use, mental health, and primary care treatment to patients in Illinois and Missouri. We provide fully integrated care for all our patients by combining behavioral health care services with our community-based primary care health centers. Chestnut also conducts research and training throughout the U.S.A.
Requirements
- Must have a high school diploma or equivalent and five years’ of being in recovery, peer recovery, mental health, substance use or other social service experience; OR
- Bachelor’s degree; or a total of 5 years’ experience and college combined; OR
- Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor (CADC), Certified Peer Specialist (CPS), Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) or Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS), in good standing with the applicable state.
- Must have personal recovery experience and be willing to appropriately discuss own recovery journey.
- Requires basic computer skills and experience to include MS Word, email, and using an electronic medical record (EMR).
Nice To Haves
- Preference for crisis intervention or co-occurring experience/training.
- Valid driver’s license, private automobile insurance and be insurable, preferred.
Responsibilities
- Empower clients through recovery-focused, trauma-informed care emphasizing hope, respect, wellness, and self-advocacy, including use of tools such as WRAP
- Model professionalism, positivity, and personal responsibility while supporting clients in becoming active participants in their recovery
- Deliver individualized, goal-directed services in alignment with treatment and safety plans, maintaining at least 65% direct client service time
- Assist clients in connecting with natural supports, internal programs, and community resources to promote independence and stability
- Maintain positive, professional relationships with hospitals, medical providers, Medicaid partners, and other community stakeholders
- Participate in staff meetings, program development activities, and required supervision and trainings
- Provide backup support to team members as needed to ensure continuity of care
- Support a safe, clean, and welcoming environment, including answering phones, managing mail, monitoring safety systems, and providing basic first aid when necessary
- Complete accurate and timely documentation and data entry in the electronic medical record, with a goal of 80% completion within 48 hours of service
- Uphold Chestnut’s behavioral standards for customer service excellence
- Maintain strict confidentiality and security of all organizational and client information
- Perform other duties as assigned to support program and agency goals
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
