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Certified Addiction Recovery Empowerment Specialist

2 months ago


Albany, New York, United States Aspire Behavioral Health & DD Services Full time
Job Overview

We are seeking a Certified Addiction Recovery Empowerment Specialist (CARES) to join our team within the Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) unit. This role is crucial in supporting individuals on their journey to recovery from substance use disorders.

Key Responsibilities:
  1. Organizational Relationships: Collaborate effectively with team members and external partners to enhance service delivery.
  2. Qualifications: A high school diploma or GED is required, along with a minimum of one year of experience in a social services role. Alternatively, candidates may possess two years of college education with at least 15 credit hours in a relevant social services field.
  3. Equipment Usage: Familiarity with emergency and treatment equipment is essential.
  4. Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure: Employees in this role typically do not engage in tasks that involve exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials, although they may occasionally perform such tasks.
  5. Mandatory Training: Direct care training is required for this position.
  6. Performance Improvement: Our organization is committed to enhancing service delivery through continuous improvement. All staff members are expected to engage collaboratively with colleagues and clients to ensure high-quality, individualized services.
  7. Population Needs: Assist in developing a recovery-oriented system of care that empowers individuals, families, and communities. Provide peer support to promote long-term recovery from substance use disorders.

Service Delivery: This role involves delivering peer support services within the MAT program, maintaining a productivity rate of 70%. Responsibilities include:

  1. Providing individual and group support to those facing challenges with opioid use and other substance misuse.
  2. Offering assistance to families and allies, while upholding recovery principles.
  3. Connecting clients to local recovery communities and treatment services as needed.
  4. Participating in case reviews and maintaining accurate records of client progress.
  5. Facilitating transportation for clients to appointments and activities.
  6. Coordinating necessary medical care and educational group presentations.

Documentation: Complete collaborative documentation of service delivery in compliance with all relevant guidelines.

Additional Duties: Attend required training sessions and meetings, and perform other assigned tasks as necessary.