The Recovery Support Specialist is responsible for assisting individuals in recovery by advocating for them, providing emotional support and helping them locate resources (medical, housing, employment, etc.), that will help them rebuild their lives.
Minimum of 3 years lived experience in recovery.
COMPLETE APPLICATION HERE:
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Facilitate groups in which participants help each other face challenges such as stigmatization, discrimination and misunderstanding in the community and with family members, identify personal strengths, interest, social relationships, hope for the future, and sources of well-being, as well as learn new knowledge and skills that can support their recovery journey combined.
Assist participants to learn how to find community opportunities, resources, and destinations that match their own interest and hopes for the future.
Assist participants to become more comfortable with self-advocacy.
Conduct Individual Interviews with participants to assist them in identifying their needs, preferences and goals related to services and their personal Recovery.
Write notes that describe patient encounters and group experiences.
Serve as a role model who shares personal strengths and skills as well as the idea that hope for recovery is possible for everyone.
Provide recovery check-ups with individuals who have transitioned from the service setting into the community
Support individuals in developing comprehensive Recovery Wellness plans.
Support individuals in identifying, building, then strengthening their relationships with recovery allies.
Assist individuals in identifying their personal obstacles to recovery.
Participate in orientation, training, staff meetings, and supervision services.
Assertively connect participants to relevant community resources by periodically accompanying them so they may seek opportunities to build new relationships.
Assist people with identifying and connecting with the supports and services that will help them sustain their wellness and long-term recovery.
Strengthen existing community connections and building new ones that can help people move forward in their own recovery journey
Assist participants in identifying their own interests, gifts, skills, passions, life goals, as well as personal sources of resilience and hope for the future.
Work closely with management team to uphold the core principles of Cenikor's culture and create a positive working environment for all team members.
Perform additional duties as assigned and consistent with the exempt functions as assigned in this job description.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION:
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Experienced in facilitating groups and providing information to groups
Experienced in working with diverse population
Excellent public speaker and customer service provider
Excellent time management skills to meet aggressive deadlines and prioritize multiple tasks
Effective communication and networking skills
Knowledge of local resources (medical, housing, employment)
Ability to utilize approved mental/verbal de-escalation techniques to resolve mentally/verbally abusive situations
Ability to work flexible hours
Knowledge of Microsoft Office software required, including MS Outlook calendar
Ability to consistently uphold the Core Principles of Cenikor's Culture with all team members:
Demonstrate mission of service to our clients
Positive, respectful communication with both staff and clients
Demonstrate self-motivation and perseverance to achieve goals
Role model appropriate, professional behaviors including appropriate client boundaries
Work effectively as part of a team, helping to set up others for success
EDUCATION:
High school diploma or GED required
Must be certified Recovery Support Specialist RSS
