Recovery Support Specialist

Are you interested in helping combat the opioid crisis? Have you been in recovery for 5 years or more? Tadiso Inc., an opioid treatment program on Pittsburgh's North Shore, is seeking 5 Recovery Support Specialists. Duties include meeting with patients daily to discuss recovery needs, share recovery strengths, and participate in community-based activities. Work independently and make your own schedule with assigned patients during our hours of operation. 11 paid holidays. Employer 100% paid UPMC Health Care, Dental, Vision, Life insurance. 403B match after one year. Let your lived experience and skills shine by providing a one of kind gift of recovery to those who need encouragement and support.

Duties and Responsibilities (include but not limited to):*

Willingness to mentor Tadiso's patients.

Provide supportive assistance to the patient's recovery needs in regards to their Substance Use Disorder.

Willing to transport patients and work in the community.

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.

Arrange referrals to other agencies, community programs, and other resources to meet the needs of the patient and family.

Document interactions and progress into patient's electronic medical record; complete all documentation within required time frame.

Participate in Tadiso's meetings and case consultations as appropriate.

Participate in Social Services department meetings, agency meetings, and internal and/or external trainings to promote performance improvement.

Collaborate and communicate with other Tadiso staff, as well as other treatment team and support members, as appropriate

Utilize motivating techniques to empower patients via education and focus on the tools necessary to support engagement in treatment and navigation through the recovery process.

Assist the patient with developing and utilizing a recovery support system, as well as modeling appropriate behavior and interactions.

Other duties as directed by management staff.

Education/Requirements:

Must have high school diploma/ GED

Tadiso Requires employee to be in Recovery from Alcohol or other drugs for at least 5 consecutive years

Must have valid driver's license, car registration, and insurance

Must be willing to carry insurance on vehicle specific to the programs needs

Must be willing to travel

Must have own transportation

Child Abuse, FBI, and PA Clearance

CRS certification preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28,000.00 - $33,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Schedule:

7.5 hour shift

Monday to Friday

Some weekends

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

recovery:3 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

Pittsburgh, PA (Required)

Work Location: In office and in the community