Recovery Support Advocate & Mentor

Evolving Solution Services; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Evolving Solution Services in Pittsburgh, PA seeks a Recovery Support Specialist to engage, guide, and assist individuals in recovery during treatment and post-treatment, acting as a liaison to education, employment, healthcare, and peer support.

Responsibilities include documenting progress in the EMR, participating in department meetings and trainings, mentoring patients, and applying recovery models to support independence and well-being.

Qualifications

• Requires 5 years lived recovery experience with a substance use disorder and current certification as a CRSS or must be willing to obtain certification within one year of hire.
• High School Diploma/GED.
• Valid Driver’s License with good driving record.
• Own transportation with required insurance and registration.

Responsibilities

• Provide supportive assistance to the patient’s recovery needs.
• Willingness to mentor Tadiso’s patients.
• Understand a variety of models and theories of addiction, recovery, and other issues related to drug abuse.
• Ability to establish a relationship with patient that displays dignity and respect as reflected in professional language and appropriate boundaries.
• Document interactions and progress into patient’s electronic medical record within required time frame.
• Participation in social services department meetings and required trainings.
• Assist the patient with developing and utilizing a recovery support system, as well as modeling appropriate behavior and interactions.
• All other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Recovery experience

Communication

Documentation

Mentoring

Boundaries

Basic computer knowledge

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Evolving Solution Services in Pittsburgh, PA seeks a Recovery Support Specialist to engage, guide, and assist individuals in recovery during treatment and post-treatment, acting as a liaison to education, employment, healthcare, and peer support.

Responsibilities include documenting progress in the EMR, participating in department meetings and trainings, mentoring patients, and applying recovery models to support independence and well-being.