Specialist, Certified Recovery

The Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education•Jermyn, PA

About The Position

The Certified Recovery Specialist provides on-going recovery support/coaching to high-risk patients struggling with substance use disorders. The Certified Recovery Specialist assists patients with developing their own system of natural supports. The key to the Certified Recovery Specialist’s work is forming healthy growth-producing relationships by sharing their lived experience with addiction and success in overcoming barriers, and engaging and motivating patients to responsible action. This position requires non-traditional hours to meet client’s needs.

Requirements

This position requires the applicant to be an individual with a minimum of five years in recovery from addiction to alcohol or other drugs with a strong recovery program and system of natural supports
High school diploma or GED
Current Certified Recovery Specialist credential required
Current BLS certification
Understanding of the sensitivity to alcohol and other drug use and the recovery process
Understands and supports a trauma informed system of care
Valid PA driver’s license
Basic computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft products
Good verbal and written communication skills
Solid organizational skills
Self-directed and flexible to meet the needs of the clients
Ability to secure Act 33 and 34 clearances
Ability to support the agency’s mission and philosophy, and demonstrate sensitivity to cultural diversity and workplace harmony
Value for and ability to deliver excellent customer service
Ability to work nontraditional hours to meet client’s needs

Responsibilities

Provide on-going recovery support services to patients who are in active addiction or early recovery and may struggle with co-occurring disorders
Work with patients to develop a service plan that is based on concrete, measurable, realistic goals and monitor their service plan on a regular basis
Assist patients to identify their specific needs and work with them to identify and access resources in the community to meet those needs
Support patients in identifying and building upon their strengths
Models and supports patients and staff in health and wellness activities and with using healthy coping skills
Encourage and support patients in accessing and remaining engaged in AOD/Co-occurring/Mental Health treatment
Maintain regular contact with the various treatment providers to monitor the patients’ progress
Model for patients how to begin and/or continue in a recovery program they choose such as 12-step, faith-based or an alternative of their choice; how to choose a sponsor; how to choose a “home group” if appropriate; and to develop and utilize a support group
May accompany patients for treatment visits, health and human service appointments, court appearances, recovery support and any other supportive services based on the patients’ status and individualized needs
Participate in assigned team meetings and/or consultations as requested
Participate in assigned and /or appropriate outreach activities to further the program
Provide all assigned paperwork, completed, accurate and on time
Participate in assigned meetings, staff development and required trainings
Communicate barriers and concerns regarding patients to the Director of Behavior Health
Will be required to communicate with patients for support after hours via cell phone
Other duties as assigned