Recovery Support Specialist
Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated Recovery Support Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will provide outreach, advocacy, mentoring, and recovery support services to individuals seeking or sustaining recovery.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide support to clients in the community/on-site, introducing them to programs and obtaining consents for follow-up services.
* Conduct overdose prevention education with clients, their families, and social networks, including naloxone distribution.
* Link clients to care and community resources, accompanying them to appointments as required.
* Offer referral options to harm reduction programs, medication-assisted treatment, and other services as requested.
* Monitor program requirements and referrals to community services.
* Provide technical assistance and training on program implementation, policies, and procedures as needed.
The ideal candidate will have first-hand lived experience using substances, strong communication and organizational skills, and be able to work with diverse populations.
Requirements:
* Current CRPA Certification
* Valid NYS Driver's License
* Reliable transportation
* Computer skills
* Excellent communication skills
Working Conditions:
* Requires travel and ability to walk, stand, and sit for periods of over 1 hour at times
Benefits
This is a rewarding career opportunity that offers the chance to make a real difference in people's lives.