Certified Recovery Support Specialist Position Available In Madison, Alabama

Certified Recovery Support Specialist 2.7 2.7 out of 5 stars 2582 Charity Lane, Hazel Green, AL 35750

Job Description:

At River Valley Recovery Center we care for clients struggling with substance use disorder (SUD). The Certified Peer Support Specialist (CRSS) will work closely with staff in developing and administering the proper treatment for our clients. This may include helping clients in learning, living, belonging and healing through a strengths-based individualized team process that facilitates progress and strengthens resiliency. What you’l l be doing: Provide assistance to Client Registration / Crisis Department For clients that may need the Crisis Respite Center (CRC), Peer Specialist would coordinate resources. These would include explaining the benefits of the CRC, assist in identifying items to take to the CRC, and coordination of transportation with an available case manager. Provide peer services in an individual and/or group setting as needed. Assist consumers in identifying barriers to their recovery, relapse and warning signs and problem solving / coping skills. Assist consumers in understanding their mental illness & developing support systems that will aid in the recovery process. Share personal experience with mental illness as appropriate and serve as a role model in promoting recovery. Provide and bill for peer services as medically necessary & according to established individual treatment plan. Maintain necessary administrative & clinical documentation of service activities. Complete other duties as assigned. This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job and is not designed to be an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible duties, tasks, or responsibilities that are required of the employee as they may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. What we’re looking for: Certification by DMH as a Peer Specialist Minimum two years of recovery Ability to follow established protocol & work well with others Ability to follow ongoing training & supervision requirements Good oral, interpersonal, and written communication skills Knowledge of community resources & recovery concept Demonstrates HEART while working with clients & co-workers ( H elpfulness, E ncouragement, A cceptance, R espect & T imeliness) Reliable transportation with good five year motor vehicle record Complete other duties as assigned.

Benefits What we offer:

Competitive medical, dental, and vision premiums State Retirement participation through RSA plus an optional 457b plan with a company match Nine (9) paid holidays throughout the year Ability to continually accrue up to 15 days of PTO a year (unused rolls over) Company-paid Group Life and AD&D insurance and Long-Term Disability Licensure reimbursement Tuition discounts through learning partnerships with Athens State University and Capella University We are compassionate towards those impacted by behavioral health disorders. We are dedicated to one another through collaboration and teamwork. We are optimistic problem-solvers who do what it takes to get the job done.