Recovery Support Specialist: Mentor, Navigator, Advocate

Tadiso Incorporated; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Tadiso Incorporated in the United States seeks a Recovery Support Specialist to engage individuals in recovery during treatment and beyond, helping navigate education, employment, healthcare, and peer support. The role emphasizes mentoring patients, documenting progress in the EMR, and participating in social services meetings.

Candidates must have 5 years lived recovery, CRS certification or willingness to obtain within a year, and a high school diploma.

Qualifications

• Requires 5 years lived recovery experience with a substance use disorder and current CRS certification (or willingness to obtain within 1 year).
• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Valid driver's license with good driving record and own transportation.

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.

Skills

Effective communication

Typing skills

Basic computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Certified Recovery Specialist

Job description

Tadiso Incorporated in the United States seeks a Recovery Support Specialist to engage individuals in recovery during treatment and beyond, helping navigate education, employment, healthcare, and peer support. The role emphasizes mentoring patients, documenting progress in the EMR, and participating in social services meetings.

Candidates must have 5 years lived recovery, CRS certification or willingness to obtain within a year, and a high school diploma.