Recovery Specialist

Recovery Specialist

Job Purpose/Function: (the main contribution of the function to the total organization.)


Under the regular supervision of the Program Director and Clinical Supervisor, Community Support Worker
helps plan for and coordinate the individual's recovery plan designed to increase functioning and
community integration.


Major Responsibilities:

1. Provide recovery services to clients within a range of modalities including individual, group and family interventions
2. Develop an individualized recovery plan with the client that include specific measurable goals and objectives using the person centered language
3. Help clients establish and/or maintain linkage with significant community resources (social, vocational, medical, residential, and educational).
4. Involve clients in activities to increase interest and motivation towards becoming independent in their community
5. Assist clients to make informed decisions about community living, learning, social and/or working environments of their choosing
6. Involve clients in determining which critical skills and supports are needed and wanted for functioning in their community
7. Teach clients critical skills evaluated as functional deficits relative to functioning in her/his community
8. Involve clients in developing and implementing a series of actions resulting in the competent use of needed and wanted skills in her/his community
9. Meet CSP Fidelity requirements for service hours, contacts, and community time
10. Identify and report to Program Director any "systems" problems requiring advocacy
11. Organize workload to meet production expectations as determined by the Clinical Supervisor of Specialty Programs
12. Learn and follow Program policies and practices; clearly interpret Program to clients, colleagues, and others in the community
13. Utilize Agency in-service training and other learning opportunities to increase job-related knowledge and skills
14. Keep accurate and timely, confidential records of client contacts, functioning levels and current status of each client on her/his caseload
15. Carry out other special assignments as designated by the Clinical Supervisor of Specialty Programs

Education and Experience Required:

• Bachelor's degree and minimum of one-year experience or equivalent experience working with individuals living with severe and persistent mental illness.

• Ability and desire to work with clients living with a severe and persistent mental illness, their family members, significant others and other community providers.
• A valid driver's license, a clean motor vehicle record, and available, reliable transportation.

Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:40 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.


Work Environment: This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. The noise level in the office environment is typical of any office setting/facility and ranges from low to high. May have frequent interaction with individuals in the program and community.