Recovery Support Specialist (RSS)

Recoverycafecc; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Paid holidays

Medical benefits covered at 100%

Job summary

A local non-profit organization in Vancouver is seeking a Recovery Support Specialist to provide crucial support to individuals in hospital settings. The role involves on-site coaching, working closely with medical personnel, and facilitating referrals to recovery resources. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and experience in addiction and mental health recovery. This position offers competitive pay, benefits, and comprehensive medical coverage for full-time employees.

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals living with substance use disorder and/or mental health challenges.
• Understanding of medication-assisted recovery and practices.
• Capacity to support and maintain appropriate boundaries with patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site recovery coaching at various healthcare facilities.
• Work closely with hospital personnel to facilitate warm handoffs.
• Engage in recovery planning with individuals and families.
• Engage in recovery planning with the individual and family and provide follow-up recovery coaching as requested.
• Operate EPAS/Health Record System to document services provided and ensure compliance with healthcare standards.
• Maintain a compassionate understanding of the recovery journey and provide quality support to individuals.
• Collaborate with other RCCC programs and promote the message and services of RCCC when requested and necessary.
• Role model and advocate for the recoveree while also encouraging self-advocacy.
• Attend various meetings and trainings associated with this position.
• Report to the supervisor and discuss the caseload as well as any issues or barriers that may arise.
• Work with the supervisor to input required documentation and update data for RCCC monthly reports as necessary.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Conflict resolution

Organizational skills

Familiarity with local support services

Compassion and empathy

Cross-cultural communication

Documentation skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EPAS/Health Record System

Job description

RCCC is a 501(c3) non-profit with a mission to support recovery by empowering people through an ever-growing community of resources, real-time encouragement, and loving, compassion-driven accountability.

About this Role

The person for this position is responsible for providing recovery support to individuals in hospital and Emergency Department services. Primary goals of this position are to promote recovery, remove barriers, connect individuals to resources, and encourage hope, optimism, and healthy living. Previous professional experience supporting individuals with MH & SUD is required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site recovery coaching throughout PeaceHealth Southwest Facilities, including the Emergency Department, Inpatient, and the Family Birth Center.
• Work closely with hospital & emergency department personnel.
• Coordinate warm handoffs to a larger community of care by facilitating timely referrals and placements from hospital to treatment and/or other recovery resources.
• Engage in recovery planning with the individual and family and provide follow-up recovery coaching as requested.
• Operate EPAS/Health Record System to document services provided and ensure compliance with healthcare standards.
• Maintain a compassionate understanding of the recovery journey (i.e., matters resulting from trauma, addiction, mental health, and/or other struggles such as homelessness) and provide quality support to individuals.
• Collaborate with other RCCC programs and promote the message and services of RCCC when requested and necessary.
• Role model and advocate for the recoveree while also encouraging self-advocacy.
• Attend various meetings and trainings associated with this position.
• Report to the supervisor and discuss the caseload as well as any issues or barriers that may arise.
• Work with the supervisor to input required documentation and update data for RCCC monthly reports as necessary.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and experience working with individuals living with substance use disorder and/or mental health challenges.
• Experience with the addiction recovery process and understanding of medication-assisted recovery and practices.
• Familiarity with local support services, resources, and recovery community.
• Ability to work within a hospital setting and work effectively across programs.
• Ability to consistently serve as a motivator, conflict resolver, and “de-escalator.”
• Ability to embody principles of recovery in daily interactions.
• Capacity to support and maintain appropriate boundaries with patients and co-workers.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and ability to collaborate with individuals of culturally diverse populations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professionalism in the workplace.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with individuals from other agencies.
• Organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to prioritize.
• Computer skills and current technology experience.

RCCC offers a highly attractive compensation package that includes competitive wages, benefits, paid holidays, and both sick and vacation time.

Medical Benefits covered at 100% to all full-time employees. Dental buy-in options available.

Submit your resume to HR Coordinator, Moriah Patterson.