Recovery Support Specialist (RSS) (Pool/PRN)
Connections Health SolutionsWoodbridge, Virginia, United States · Posted 6 months agoDescription
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- +$2/hr -> Monday-Thursday Nights
- +$3/hr -> Friday-Sunday Nights
- +$2/hr -> Saturday-Sunday Days
What You'll Do:
The Recovery Support Specialist (RSS) provides individuals with the natural supports proven instrumental in maintaining a strong and successful recovery. The RSS will demonstrate a strong personal recovery and be a positive example that recovery is a desirable and attainable goal. The RSS works in conjunction with multiple disciplines to meet individual’s treatment and recovery needs.
- Acts as an active facilitator (or co-facilitator) in groups and individual recovery. Serves as an individual advocate and support resource throughout the treatment process.
- Works to lessen the instance of seclusion (if applicable) and restraint by building therapeutic alliance and exercising trauma informed care.
- Demonstrates knowledge of community resources to help meet individual’s unique recovery needs. Implements knowledge of multiple paths of recovery and promotes them equally.
- Works cohesively with multi-discipline team through all aspects of individual’s treatment and recovery.
- Documents all encounters with individuals in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
- Encourages and supports from a place of experience and understanding and willing to use appropriate self-disclosure.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
What You'll Bring:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- At least one year of personal recovery
- Certified Peer Recovery Specialist Registered with VA Board of Counseling and maintains registration throughout employment
- The Company has a mandatory vaccination policy. All successful applicants must be fully vaccinated, including showing proper documentation, or otherwise be exempt pursuant to the Company’s exemption process prior to their start date as a condition of employment
- State of Virginia Fingerprint Clearance
- Must be able to pass Virginia Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services (VA DBHDS) background check
- Must be able to pass Virginia Department of Social Services (VA DSS) Office of Background Investigations - Central Registry Search
- Must be able to obtain a State of Virginia Food Handlers Card
- Physical Requirements
- Safely perform physical interventions (e.g., standing, pivoting, reaching, kneeling, lowering to the floor, and supporting another person’s weight)
- Lift, push, pull, or carry up to 50 lbs. occasionally
- Tolerate prolonged walking, standing, and observation in a fast-paced environment
- Work with individuals who may exhibit agitation, aggression, or unpredictable behavior
It would be great if you had:
- Behavioral Health/Substance Use Treatment or GMH Recovery experience.
- Three years or more of personal recovery desired.
- Completion of specialized peer certifications (WHAM, ASIST, etc.)
- Knowledge of evidence-based/person-centered skillsets, such as Motivational Interviewing
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