Recovery Support Specialist

at Heritage Behavioral Health Center Inc. in Decatur, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Heritage has full-time recovery support positions within various programs to provide recovery and resiliency-oriented services to individuals with mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorders of all ages. The peer services focus on rehabilitation interventions and support necessary to assist the client in achieving and maintaining rehabilitative, resiliency, and recovery goals. Positions include both community-based and onsite positions and community-based positions. Services will be provided in various settings, including individual homes, community settings, community agencies, healthcare providers, and Heritage.
Recovery Support Services and requires applicants to have lived experience.
Positions available include;
Community Support Team- Recovery Support Specialist
ACT- Recovery Support Specialist
On-Call Availability Required
Living Room- Recovery Support Specialist
Program operates 24/7/365
Responsibilities Include:
Empower individuals to set recovery goals and take ownership of their recovery through a community that promotes personal growth, person empowerment, responsibility, and great independence
Advocate and collaborate with participants treatment team
Provide a supportive and helping response to individuals presenting at Heritage needing support, assistance, or referral and linkage
Screening for suicide and homicide risk
Assist in assisting individuals in identifying, applying, and accessing community resources
Referral and linkage to a wide array of community and agency resources, including mental health, substance use, healthcare, budgeting, housing, education, employment, and social support
Assist individuals in creating a wellness toolbox, developing a daily plan, identifying stressors and early warning signs, creating an action plan when stressors increase, and developing a crisis plan
Participate in a team-based approach to providing treatment in collaboration with clinical teams, healthcare providers, community organizations, and other partners invested in an individual's recovery
Short-term case management or counseling
Provide other duties as assigned, required, or negotiated explicitly with supervisor.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to work with individuals with a diagnosis of mental health and/or substance use in a kind, caring, and supportive approach that instills hope
Ability to rapport quickly with individuals seeking help
Ability to be flexible to help anyone, anywhere, and anytime
Education and Experience:
Key characteristics of this position will include the ability to meet people where they are in their recovery, being non-judgmental, and building rapport quickly. Individual applicants must have lived experience and a high school diploma or GED equivalent; a Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) is preferred. Must be able to obtain CRSS within two years of hire date.
A valid driver's license, reliable means of transportation, and proof of current automobile insurance are required.
Our Benefits Include:
NEW - Wellness Days - Every other Friday off PAID- 26 days per year
Generous vacation (5 days 1st year, increases with tenure), sick (12 days) and personal leave (4 days)
Paid holidays - 9
Health Club/Fitness Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Continuing Education Opportunities
Tuition Assistance Programs
Agency provided life insurance and short-term disability policies
Retirement plan (403(b))
Optional insurance benefits, including dependent care/health care flex spending accounts, health, dental, vision, and additional life insurance (health insurance benefit includes substantial agency contribution toward the cost)
Direct deposit of payroll check

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT /AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER