JOB DESCRIPTION:

The RSS provides basic nursing care, aids with activities of daily living, and assists in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment, under the direction and supervision of the Director of Clinical Services. In addition to Behavioral Health Technician duties the Recovery Support Specialist (RSS) will assist clients in enhancing their recovery and help promote clients wellness. The RSS will provide peer support with other clients to effectively navigate the behavioral health system in the process of their recovery.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent required; Minimum two (2) years of education focused on nursing, psychology, social service, medicine or related field preferred. Completion of accredited Recovery Support Specialist program; required.

Experience: Training or experience in substance abuse and/or behavioral health services; preferred.

Certification: Recovery Support Specialist Certification, Healthcare Provider CPR and First Aid, Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card , TB and Handle with Care within the first three (3) months of hire and annually thereafter.

Knowledge/Skills:

• Must be able to interact positively with clients on a daily basis whose behavior may be difficult, uncooperative or aggressive.
• Must be able to perform concentrated and/or complex mental activity with frequent involvement in complex and/or highly technical situations;
• Must be able to work successfully under highly stressful conditions;
• Must be able to make sound, independent judgments based on scientific and/or ethical principles;
• Must be able to comprehend and perform oral and written instructions and procedures;
• Must be able to collaborate with other multidisciplinary team members in an appropriate fashion;
• Must be capable of adapting to varying workloads and work assignments on a constant basis;
• Must have effective comprehensive reading skills, strong communication skills, written and verbal.
• Must possess a valid Arizona Driver’s License in order to transport clients and/or staff, or drive hospital vehicles.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITON:

• Must be able to demonstrate special training, knowledge and skills, as well as job and/or program specific competency within the first three (3) months of training, and annually thereafter.

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  Must be certified in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation/ First Aid upon hire and recertified every 2 years thereafter.

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  Must complete all required mandatory in-services annually.

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  Must be tested for Tuberculosis with a PPD skin test or chest x-ray upon hire; PPD skin test required annually or chest x-ray as indicated.

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  Must be certified in HWC within the first three (3) months of hire and annually thereafter.

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  Recovery Support Specialist Certification