Recovery Support Specialist

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

Salary Range: $30,000.00 To $33,000.00 Annually

Job Summary:

The Recovery Support Specialist’s primary responsibility is to engage, guide, and assist individuals in the recovery process during treatment, as well as post treatment. The RSS acts as a liaison and assists clients in navigating through systems of services and resources beyond clinical treatment such as education, employment, healthcare, and peer support.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide supportive assistance to the patient’s recovery needs in regard to their substance use disorder
• 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 complete all documentation 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

Professional Requirements:

• Ability to establish a relationship with patient that shows professional language and appropriate boundaries
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Basic Computer Knowledge

Requirements/Education:

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

Physical Demands:

• Work environment of moderation in temperature, noise