OVERVIEW:
In the outpatient setting of the Sunrise Wellness Center, the Recovery Specialist is responsible for instilling hope, supporting wellness; and demonstrating that recovery is real and attainable. Recovery Specialists help clients explore their personal goals and engage them in community and social events using compassion, trauma-informed techniques, and peer support.
QUALIFICATONS:
Bachelor’s Degree, Associate’s Degree, or college-level academic work in related field strongly preferred; or High School diploma with relevant work experience/knowledge-base of mental health recovery
Personal experience as a recipient of mental health and/or chemical addiction services with two years of successful recovery is required
Able to interact professionally and effectively with staff and clients
Experience/general understanding of documentation procedures including use of an electronic health record
Experience/basic proficiency with data entry and Microsoft Office
Working knowledge of issues facing persons affected by mental illness and chemical dependency
Familiarity with community supports and Federal, State, and Local services and systems Qualify for and complete New York State Peer Specialist Certification within six months of hire http://nypeerspecialist.org Ability to abide by the NYPSCB Code of Ethical Conduct http://nypeerspecialist.org
Approval by New York State Justice Center via fingerprinting and criminal background check is required
Must be able to drive with a valid driver’s license and a driving record acceptable to MHAST insurance carrier
Demonstrates a commitment to the Mental Health Association of the Southern Tier’s mission and vision
In addition to the English language, fluency in the Spanish language is strongly desired
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide assistance, support, and advocacy to individuals in need of our services
Help individuals clarify problems and identify the need for change or improvement
Assist individuals with setting goals based on their individual preferences
Model wellness and recovery while helping individuals to identify interventions they can implement working toward their own wellness and recovery goals
Promote empowerment through meaningful activities and discussions using selective self-disclosure
Utilize wellness tools, such as a WRAP, and other problem-solving techniques
Assist individuals in making community connections based on their preferences and needs
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records and documentation of services as well as any/all interactions with (or on behalf of) clients in our care
Demonstrate teamwork among co-workers
Communicate effectively with community contacts
Demonstrate ease with working with a diverse population
Ability to meet individuals where they are in life and promoting goal setting and supporting progress toward those goals
Flexibility with work schedule; with evenings, and/or weekend shifts required on occasion
Treat all clients and staff with dignity, courtesy, and respect
Individuals in this role will have access to Protected Health Information (PHI) as part of their job duties:
- Access is only allowed on a “need to know” basis to perform the necessary job duties in this role
- Access to the PHI of individuals being served outside of this program is restricted (via the electronic medical record system)
- Access to, use of, and disclosure of PHI is to be done in compliance with the agency’s HIPAA policy manual
Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Reports to: Peer Services Director
Status: Non-exempt
Hours: Full time/Part time
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