Addiction Recovery Specialist

• Provide care coordination including outreach, referrals, access, MATP, Buprenorphine provider, follow up appointments
• Engage patients in a clinic or hospital setting and establish a rapport as evidenced by empathetic and active listening, communicating in a non-judgmental way, and utilizing harm reduction approach
• Determine individuals recovery goals and develop a recovery plan with the patient
• Provide patient with resources to share with patient to support recovery plan
• Coordinate with the multidisciplinary team to assist individuals in their recovery journey by linking them to recovery services
• Provide advocacy for the patient with other team members, i.e.. nurses, social workers
• Document each patient encounter in detail according to protocols and guidelines
• Follow up by telephone with patients who have been discharged

• High School/GED
• 1-3 years of experience working with individuals in recovery, which may include non-paid work such as facilitating recovery support groups or acting as a sponsor for individuals in recovery
• 1-3 years of experience living in, volunteering in, and/or working in high risk communities
• 1-3 years of knowledge of local community resources (housing, food, support groups)
• 0-1 years of ability to collaborate with clinical professionals, medical providers and other members of the care team
• 1-3 years of recognize signs and symptoms of addiction with sensitivity to cultural and environmental differences
• Certified Recovery Specialist OR Certified Family Recovery Specialist with in 1 year from the date of joining
• Knowledge of Harm Reduction Approach
• Active listening skills
• Social perceptiveness, interpersonal, organizational skills
• Ability to utilize a computer for entering data
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Community Health Worker Certification