Recovery Support Specialist

Recovery Support Specialist

Location: Chicago IL

Position Summary

The Recovery Support Specialist works to increase access to Social Security disability benefits for eligible individuals who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness and have a serious mental illness medical impairment and/or co-occurring substance use disorder as part of an intensive team-based service.

Salary: $50000 - $55000 annually

Working At NYAP

• Competitive salaries and benefitsincluding a 401(k)
• Medical Dental and Vision insurance
• 22 days offeach year
• 11paid holidays per year
• Student loan repayment assistance
• Tuition assistance
• Friday Summer hours
• Work anniversary trips
• Mileage reimbursement
• Peace Leave
• Paid Parental Leave

Benefits listed are for eligible employees as outlined by our benefit policy.

Responsibilities

The Recovery Support Specialist will perform duties including but not limited to:

• Perform all work in a manner consistent with the National Youth Advocate Programs mission values and philosophies.
• Participate in the development of the individual treatment/service plans with the client caregiver(s) referring agency caseworker significant family member(s) and natural support.
• Promote recovery by increasing access to SSI/SSDI for individuals with co-occurring conditions.
• Conduct comprehensive evaluations for substance abuse and co-occurring mental health issues.
• Develop and implement individualized evidence-based treatment and recovery plans in conjunction with a multidisciplinary team
• Facilitate and lead individual and group therapy sessions.
• Teach coping mechanisms relapse prevention strategies and life skills.
• Collaborate with doctors psychiatrists and other professionals for a team-based ACT/CST Program.
• Maintain accurate confidential client records and progress reports.
• Provide immediate support during emergencies and on an on-call basis.
• Connect clients with community resources support groups (like AA/NA) and aftercare services.
• Provide psychoeducation to clients and families about addiction and recovery.
• Regularly review the goals progress and activities of the assigned individual with the supervisor.
• Complete all relevant training on a timely basis as required by state contract and/or licensing agency standards.
• Complete all required documentation promptly.
• Maintain client contact as required by program expectations.
• Actively and directly engage with the individual to meet service needs and goals/objectives of the treatment/service plan.
• Interact with the individual to develop a trusting supportive relationship while assisting the individual in achieving identified goals.

Minimum Qualifications

• 21 years of age or older.
• A bachelors degree in a human services-related field or CRSS certification.
• Have acquired or meet the qualifications for certification as a Certified Recovery Specialist(CRSS) or Certified Alcohol or Drug Counselor (CADC).
• Working reliable telephone.
• Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers smartphones and tablets printers fax machines and photocopiers as well as software including word processing spreadsheet and database programs.

Other Skills

• 2 years experience working directly with individuals and families is preferred.
• Works well independently and as a team member.
• Multi-task efficiently and be flexible in all situations.
• Openness to traveling as needed.

Driving and Vehicle Requirements

• Valid drivers license
• Reliable personal transportation
• Good driving record
• Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $10000/$300000 bodily injury liability

If this describes YOU please apply today!

We Are

National Youth Advocate Program has been serving communities and clients since 1978 and we continue to grow each year. Our growth allows us to expand and develop new and innovative programs to meet the ever-changing needs of those we serve. We offer unique and personalized services for families and individuals in four areas: Prevention/Intervention Positive Youth Development Out-of-Home-Placement and Reunification/Permanency.

We know you are compassionate and dedicated to serving your clients and communities and NYAP is dedicated to providing support to those who join our team! We look for individuals that are ready to make a direct impact and are excited to be an instrument in supporting the needs of our children youth and families.

An Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veterans.

An Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veterans.