Certified Recovery Specialist

Lehigh Valley Health Network

Carbondale, PA, US
Onsite
Develop supportive peer relationships with patients
Assist in overcoming barriers to community resources
Facilitate transportation to appointments or treatment
The role involves working on a peer-to-peer basis with patients suffering from substance use disorders to help them access needed community resources

Job Summary

  • The role involves working on a peer-to-peer basis with patients suffering from substance use disorders to help them access needed community resources.
  • Certified Recovery Specialists serve as role models, mentors, and motivators to promote safety and reduce harm due to addiction.
  • The position requires maintaining accurate project logs and reports while adhering to program standards within an interdisciplinary team.

Matching Summary

The role involves working on a peer-to-peer basis with patients suffering from substance use disorders to help them access needed community resources.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Develop supportive peer relationships with patients
  • Assist in overcoming barriers to community resources
  • Facilitate transportation to appointments or treatment

Nice-to-have

  • Bi-lingual English/Spanish proficiency
  • Ability to implement screening tools
  • Proactive problem-solving skills

Key Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • 1 year lived experience as a consumer of SUD services
  • CRS Certification in Pennsylvania within 30 days
  • Valid Pennsylvania Driver's License
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Work Rights

Not specified

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