OVERVIEW:
In the short-term crisis respite setting, the Recovery Specialist is responsible for instilling hope, supporting wellness; and demonstrating that recovery is real and attainable. Recovery Specialists help guests explore their personal goals and engage them in community and social events using compassion, trauma-informed techniques, and peer support.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 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 guests
- Experience/general understanding of documentation procedures including electronic recordkeeping
- Working knowledge of issues facing persons affected by mental illness and chemical dependency
- Understanding of and ease with dealing with individuals in crisis
- 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
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide assistance, support, and advocacy to individuals in crisis
- Help individuals clarify problems and identify the need for change or improvement
- Assist individuals with setting goals based on their individual preferences
- Provide peer support and active listening to individuals accessing the Warm Line
- 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
- Help maintain a clean, safe, and secure environment in the respite house
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records and documentation of services; provide and maintain documentation of the individual’s progress and operations of the respite house
- 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, nights, and weekend shifts required
- Treat all guests and staff with dignity, courtesy, and respect
- Occasionally ascends/descends stairs
Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Reports to: House Manager
Status: Non-exempt
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