Certified Recovery Support Specialist

2 months ago

New York, United States PROMESA R.H.C.F. Full time
Job Overview

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Certified Recovery Peer Advocate is a role that necessitates cultural awareness and sensitivity towards the needs of the designated population. Candidates should possess strong computer skills and be adept at functioning within an interdisciplinary team. A solid understanding of therapeutic practices and group dynamics based on evidence-based methodologies for intervention and management is essential. Peer Support services are delivered by peers with a focus on rehabilitation and recovery, aimed at enhancing skills for coping with and managing behavioral health challenges while promoting the use of natural resources and recovery-oriented principles such as hope, self-efficacy, and community living skills. This role employs trauma-informed, non-clinical support to facilitate long-term recovery from behavioral health disorders.

Under the guidance of the Recovery Specialist Supervisor, the following outlines the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this position. The provider ensures a strengths-based, person-centered approach to care within a culturally and linguistically appropriate therapeutic environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities as defined by the ADA to perform essential job functions. The responsibilities outlined below are critical to effective departmental operations and align with our Mission. All staff in this role are expected to maintain satisfactory attendance and perform these duties competently, cooperatively, and in a timely manner. The Job Description will be reviewed periodically for accuracy and adjusted as necessary.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Deliver rehabilitative and recovery-focused interventions for clients with substance use disorders.
  • Facilitate the development of coping skills and management strategies for behavioral health symptoms.
  • Assist in creating relapse prevention strategies.
  • Conduct assessments and group sessions specifically addressing substance use and dependency.
  • Utilize motivational interviewing and other evidence-based practices (EBP) to support individuals at various stages of change in reducing substance use.
  • Collaborate as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team that emphasizes client-centered and holistic care; accompany clients to appointments and facilitate warm handoff referrals, including health home services.
  • Effectively communicate with clients and relevant contacts while conducting outreach for care coordination.
  • Provide advocacy services for clients, assisting them in obtaining benefits, food, housing, and appropriate community care.
  • Conduct follow-up visits with individuals post-discharge from hospitals, rehabilitation centers, or inpatient stays to support community integration and readiness for subsequent visits with mental health providers.
  • Assist in selecting and utilizing self-directed recovery tools, including relapse prevention strategies.
  • Connect individuals with community self-help groups.
  • Offer recovery education and counseling to clients and their families.
  • Facilitate transitional support from institutional settings (jail, hospital, rehab) to the individual’s home.
  • Provide preventative and crisis intervention services.
  • Support parent skills development and training.
  • Conduct family group sessions to enhance social skills, reduce isolation, provide emotional support, and foster ongoing natural support.
  • Participate in staff and organizational meetings as needed for care coordination and policy development.
  • Ensure compliance with all organizational policies and procedures.
  • Facilitate and co-facilitate EBP group sessions.
  • Contribute as a member of the EBP curriculum development team.
  • Complete administrative tasks as required.
  • Engage in wellness and health promotion activities.
  • Follow up with individuals and their support networks to confirm connections to care coordination, outpatient treatment, or other community services.
  • Perform additional relevant duties as assigned by supervisor/management.
  • Adhere to established policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High school diploma or jurisdictionally certified high school equivalency is required.
  • Current Certified Recovery Peer Advocate certification is mandatory; provisional certification will be accepted with a commitment to obtain full certification within 12 months.
  • Completion of Mandated Reporter Training is required.
  • Training in Trauma-Informed Care and Military and Veteran's culture is necessary, or must be completed within one month of employment.
  • Experience or a strong desire to work with individuals experiencing mental illness or substance use disorders.
  • Exhibit a positive attitude and maintain a professional demeanor.
  • Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with team members.
  • Team-oriented with a flexible and helpful approach.
  • Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Windows, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and electronic communication tools such as internet and email.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills.
  • Highly organized, motivated self-starter.
  • Excellent time management abilities.
  • Bi-lingual (Spanish/English) is strongly preferred.

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