Recovery Specialist

Northeastern Center Inc; Auburn (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Northeastern Center Inc. in Auburn, IN is seeking a Recovery Specialist to provide guidance and support to individuals in recovery from substance use disorders and mental health needs.

This role emphasizes peer-driven help, collaboration with the treatment team, and promoting client self-determination in planning and evaluating services. Part-time, evenings, at least 12 hours per week; requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver's license, and certification as a Recovery

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be an individual living in recovery or a family member of someone in recovery.
• Valid state driver's license required.
• Certified Recovery Specialist or eligible to pursue certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer counseling and consultation to clients, families, and staff.
• Liaise with community resources to support clients.
• Carry out case management, rehabilitation, and support functions.
• Assist in treatment, substance abuse services, education, support and crisis intervention under clinical supervision.

Skills

Peer counseling

Community liaison

Case management

Crisis intervention

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Recovery Specialist

Part Time Auburn, IN, US

The Recovery Specialist position will offer guidance and support to individuals seeking or in recovery from substance use disorders and/or mental health needs. The Recovery Specialist is willing to use and share his or her personal, practical experience, knowledge, and first-hand insight to benefit the team and its clients. As a full integrated team member, the Recovery Specialist will provide expertise about the recovery process, symptom management, and the persistence required by clients to have a satisfying life. He or she will collaborate to promote a team culture that recognizes, understands, and respects each client’s point of view, experiences, and preferences. The Recovery Specialist will be responsible to maximize client choice, self-determination and decision-making in the planning, delivery, and evaluation of treatment, rehabilitation and support services.

Other activities will include:

• peer counseling and consultation to individual clients, families, and team staff
• acting as a liaison with community resources
• carrying out case management, rehabilitation, and support functions
• and assisting in treatment, substance abuse services, education, support and consultation to families, and crisis intervention under the clinical supervision of staff with professional degrees

Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Experience: An individual living in recovery with a mental health and/or substance use condition. Or a family member of another person living with a mental health and/or substance use condition.

Licenses: Must possess a valid state issued driver's license.

Certifications: Certified Recovery Specialist or able to pursue required certification

Shift: Part-time, evenings, at least 12hrs/wk.