SUD ROSC Coordinator

Carle Health•Peoria, IL

About The Position

The SUD ROSC Coordinator establishes a Recovery Oriented Systems of Care (ROSC): a coordinated network of community-based services and supports that is person-centered and builds on the strengths and resilience of individuals, families, and communities. The goal is to support recovery and improved health, wellness, and quality of life for people with or at risk of substance use and/or co-occurring conditions. The coordinator focuses on creating an infrastructure with the resources to address the full range of these conditions in local Peoria-area communities. The coordinator is responsible for developing a local ROSC council and serves as its lead collaborator with community members. The council supports the IDHS/SUPR mission of promoting a statewide recovery-oriented system of care across prevention, intervention, treatment, and recovery support. This system values people with substance use and/or co-occurring conditions, people in recovery, and those at risk, treating them with dignity and working to eliminate stigma, discrimination, and other barriers to recovery. The SUD ROSC Support Specialist reports directly to the ROSC Coordinator.

Requirements

Illinois driver's license issued by the Illinois Secretary of State.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 30 days.
Ability to problem-solve and develop solutions for patients and their families.
Strong knowledge of available community resources and awareness of when and how to access additional resources to meet patient needs.
Strong advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

Find resources to assist patients with transportation, medications, financial barriers, Social Security or employee-based disability claims, and other barriers to safe and successful treatment.
Collaborate with the behavioral health team to meet the needs of high-risk populations.
Help facilitate care transitions and connections to other specialties when needed.
Develop and maintain community relationships to support client referrals.
Consult and collaborate with other professionals involved in providing services to patients.
Attend ROSC-related meetings in or out of the office, including meetings with psychiatric and medical prescribers as necessary.
Document services and enter data for grant reporting and tracking for grant-funded programs.
Keep the director or manager informed of problematic cases, especially those involving legal or risk-management issues.