Peer Recovery Specialist — Crisis Support & Wellness Advocate

Northwestern Medicine; DeKalb (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement $10,000/year

Student loan repayment $10,000

Professional development $1,000/year

Wellbeing fund $250/year

Matching 401(k)

Excellent medical, dental and vision

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine in DeKalb, IL seeks a full-time Recovery Support Specialist to provide peer support, crisis-informed care, and recovery services in the Living Room space. Responsibilities include advocacy, case management, and coordination with interdisciplinary teams.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, valid driver’s license, and CRSS credential after 2,000 supervised hours. Benefits and flexible options accompany a 40-hour work week.

Qualifications

• Recovery Support Specialists should be able to articulate their personal experience in recovery when working with patients.
• Valid Driver's License and proof of auto insurance.
• Upon completion of 2,000 supervised work hours, the CRSS credential is required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an individual advocate for consumers.
• Utilize training and personal recovery experiences to provide peer support for consumers.
• Provide recovery information and activities to all consumers; information, resources and connection to natural supports; and must follow principles of trauma informed care.
• Assess and evaluate consumer’s needs, strengths, goals, and resources.
• As directed, transports consumers to and from home, appointments, meetings, and/or school.
• Advocate within systems to promote person centered recovery support services. Work with an interdisciplinary team in reviewing cases and developing individual plans.
• Implement individual service plans through rehabilitation services such as case management, advocacy, outreach, skills training groups (e.g. WRAP), social rehabilitation, and community support as indicated.
• Provide linkage case management, participate in treatment planning and discharge planning.
• Consult with other staff regarding assessment and treatment/intervention planning. Consults with licensed hospital professionals regarding clinical situations and maintains close communication with supervisor.
• Consult with other service agencies around case-specific and programmatic issues.
• Refer and link consumers to other human service programs and care providers as indicated.
• Serve as a liaison to other community agencies as needed.
• Build relationships with local police, fire, emergency departments, and other organizations to promote awareness of Living Room services.
• Provide on-site support and introduction to services to patients within the hospital and outpatient settings (e.g. Emergency Department, Medical Floors, etc.).
• Train other providers and non-providers in areas related to service specialties.
• Document service provision as required by NM standards.
• Maintain clinical and management records in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate ability to meet the productivity requirements set in accordance with program goals.
• Attend required staff and other meetings
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Personal recovery experience

Crisis intervention

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Northwestern Medicine in DeKalb, IL seeks a full-time Recovery Support Specialist to provide peer support, crisis-informed care, and recovery services in the Living Room space. Responsibilities include advocacy, case management, and coordination with interdisciplinary teams.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, valid driver’s license, and CRSS credential after 2,000 supervised hours. Benefits and flexible options accompany a 40-hour work week.