Job Description Job Description
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
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.
- 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
- Must be able to lift 15 lbs
