A Lighthouse is needed to help guide the way; to emit a light that helps navigate turbulent times and warn against the possible dangers ahead. Lighthouse Behavioral Wellness Centers is just such a place, guided by its core values of hope, dedication, and community.
As a Recovery Support Specialist and a member of the 9-8-8 response team you will use your previous learning and life experiences to empower, stabilize and help others who are in crisis due to mental illness, trauma and/or addiction.
To meet the increasing needs of our communities it is imperative that all team members understand and successfully reach and maintain the expected performance standard levels. To achieve total and sustainable success each person must do their part. Lighthouse will do its part in providing any and all necessary tools and training required to help team members be successful.
Under immediate to general supervision, provides recovery support services to individuals and groups in various settings including but not limited to the Crisis Stabilization Unit, Urgent Recovery Centers, 9-8-8 response calls and other crisis intervention scenarios. This position is supervised by the Lead Care Coordinator of CSU and/or the Manager of the URC.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or GED or an equivalent competency.
Minimum one year participation in local or national consumer advocacy or knowledge in mental health and substance use recovery.
Current certification as a Peer Recovery Support Specialist as described in ODMHSAS Standards and Criteria for Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist 450:53-3-1.
An expectation of core competencies in relation to individuals with co-occurring disorders, trauma informed care and collaborative care.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of recovery.
Knowledge of the elements of recovery practices and how to collaborate with others to identify their personal strengths and goals.
Able to work within an integrated team to facilitate care by assessing consumer needs, helping them evaluate treatment options, coordinating care with internal and external providers, and monitoring progress.
Understand the meaning and importance of cultural awareness and spirituality in the recovery environment.
Ability to exercise good professional judgment and personally cope with conflict and difficult interpersonal relations.
Ability and willingness to share one’s personal learning experiences to promote recovery and crisis stabilization.
Assist consumers in regaining control of their lives and recovery processes.
Ability to identify ways to help make the environment more recovery-oriented and increasing comfort towards the people served.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position is responsible and held accountable for the following duties:
Provide varying types of individualized recovery supportive services in home and community settings to individuals and families to promote change to facilitate crisis stabilization and recovery.
Assists the Integrated Care Team by monitoring and evaluating the needs and abilities of the consumer and assists them to function more adequately through use of their own strengths and through use of community resources.
Completes all agency documentation of services in a thorough, accurate and timely manner.
Serves as a role model for recovery and assists the consumer in identifying barriers to engagement in treatment.
Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job requirement.
Must be willing and able to perform all job-related travel normally associated with this position.
Must meet agency standards of productivity and fiscal responsibility.
Prepares for and actively participates in huddles, care and discharge planning and staff meetings.
Must meet “satisfactory” expectations at any scheduled job performance evaluation, coaching and/or Performance Improvement Plans.
Assessment and appraisal of quality of work will be evaluated through training, skill, chart review or special purpose.
Must complete Lighthouse required training and resulting follow up and consultation as required at hire, annually and as directed by Supervisor.
Performs other reasonably related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or other management as requested.
Must perform the specific job duties as listed above to meet position expectations.
In addition, must possess skill in working cooperatively and effectively with clients, staff, management, and other professional and community groups; in exercising mature judgment in dealing with people; in presenting ideas clearly and accurately; in reading and comprehending the English language; and in communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.
Benefits include: 100% employer-paid premiums for health, dental, life, and vision insurance; generous paid leave including PTO, sick, and agency holidays, employer matching 401K plan, and paid continuing education.
Lighthouse Behavioral Wellness Centers provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
