Recovery Support Specialist

Job Summary: The Recovery Support Specialist’s primary responsibility is to engage, guide, and assist individuals in the recovery process during treatment, as well as post treatment. The RSS acts as a liaison and assists clients in navigating through systems of services and resources beyond clinical treatment such as education, employment, healthcare, and peer support.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide supportive assistance to the patient’s recovery needs in regard to their substance use disorder

• Willingness to mentor Tadiso’s patients

• Understand a variety of models and theories of addiction, recovery, and other issues related to drug abuse

• Ability to establish a relationship with patient that displays dignity and respect as reflected in professional language and appropriate boundaries

• Document interactions and progress into patient’s electronic medical record complete all documentation within required time frame

• Participation in social services department meetings and required trainings

• Assist the patient with developing and utilizing a recovery support system, as well as modeling appropriate behavior and interactions

• All other duties as assigned by supervisor

Professional Requirements:

• Ability to establish a relationship with patient that shows professional language and appropriate boundaries

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

• Basic Computer Knowledge

• Proficient Typing skills

Requirements/Education:

• Requires 5 years lived recovery experience with a substance use disorder and current certification as a Certified Recovery Specialist or must be willing to obtain certification within one year of hire.

• High School Diploma/GED

• Must have Valid Driver’s License with good driving record

• Must have own transportation with required insurance and registration

Physical Demands:

• Work environment of moderation in temperature, noise

• Sitting at desk for hours

• Close vision at computer

• Must be able to lift 15 lbs