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- Provide recovery support and peer coaching to the STAR program participants.
- Develop a measurable and strength-based Recovery Plan in collaboration with the individual.
- Educate how to navigate treatment, social services and recovery support systems.
- Provide recovery support services based on the individual's preference and needs.
- Support the individuals as they move through the stages of change to encourage them in their recovery.
- Assist with accessing recovery support services in the community.
- Work collaboratively with the case manager to ensure the individual engages in services for up to one (1) year.
- Be a positive role model by sharing experiential knowledge, hope and skills.
- Maintain relationships with the individual in order to assist him/her in the treatment engagement and retention process.
- Reinforce, guide and reassure the individual that recovery is possible, and is built on multiple strengths, coping abilities and the resources of each individual.
- Assist the individual with gaining skills and resources needed to initiate and maintain recovery and maintain compliance with MAT.
- Assist in establishing and sustaining a social and physical environment supportive of recovery.
- Enhance identification and participation in the recovery community.
- Advocate for appropriate and effective community treatment and recovery.
- Empower individuals to make self-determined and self-directed choices about their recovery pathway.
- Provide support with face-to-face sessions and/or telephone support based on the individual's personal choice.
- Maintain follow-up one year after starting the STAR program.
- Help individuals maintain healthy community, family and social functioning.
- High school diploma or equivalency.
- Two (2) years' experience in the guiding principles of recovery that assist individuals to improve their health and wellness, live a self-directed life, and reach their full potential.
- Two (2) years' experience in providing services to individuals diagnosed with OUD and their families/caregivers who have co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders, including LGBT; pregnant women; IV drug users; justice involved; veterans; individuals with complex trauma and those exposed to adverse childhood experiences who are at risk of developing chronic diseases due to health disparities.
- Has experience in working across cultures.
- Lived experience in mental health and/or substance use disorders in recovery for a minimum of five years.
- Must be computer proficient and possess a valid NJ driver's license.
- Associate's degree or above.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish), knowledge of Wellness and Recovery Principles, Person Centered Care, Trauma Informed Care and Integrated Healthcare.
Recovery Specialist - Somerville, United States - Somerset County (NJ)
Description
Type:
Full TimeSalary/
Pay Rate:
$48,000 - $51,000
Posted Date:02/20/2024 1:02 PM
Richard Hall Community Health and Wellness Center
37.5 Hours/week; Full-Time; Exempt; Grant-Funded
Responsible for working with individuals in the STAR Program to support and strengthen their capacity to engage in their personal recovery from OUD and co-occurring problems.
home, health, purpose and community to remain in the Recovery Zone.
Essential Functions