Commonwealth of Pennsylvania s18

COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA STD-370 REV. 10-96 JOB DESCRIPTION

1. Name of Employee (Last, First, MI) 2. Employee Number Position Number VACANT K012-L0675-0002 3. Department Bureau Division Headquarters Organization Code ADAS RECOVERY SUPPORT CEM Coudersport 4. Class Title Working Title Class Code RECOVERY SUPPORT SPECIALIST SAME – NON-EXEMPT 5. Regular Work Schedule Position is: Start Time: Lunch Length: ½ HOUR Full-Time X Permanent End Time: Hours/Week: 20 X Part-Time Temporary

Reports to: Name Class Title LISA CHERRY D&A Treatment Program Manager Days Worked (check all that apply): S M T W Th F S Explain any schedule variations: FLEXIBLE 20 HOURS PER WEEK 6. Describe the work assigned to this position, listing the critical duties and responsibilities first. Explain work in familiar terms and include machines or equipment used. Use additional paper if needed.

Advocates for individual and family needs with substance abuse professionals, mental health professionals, medical professionals, outreach, engagement and others within the general community.

Encourages individuals’ empowerment in asserting their rights and needs.

Provides instruction and role modeling and coaches individuals in skill building activities such as budgeting, job interviewing, civic involvement, or self-assertiveness training.

Problem-solves with individuals and interacts with other “team members” (treatment staff, probation officers, etc. as applicable) to eliminate obstacles to recovery, e.g. linkage to child-care, transportation, housing, etc.

Provides input to individuals developing a personal recovery plan which provides self-determined direction to one’s recovery process.

Conducts recovery check-ups and promotion by observing behavior and forms of individual contacts and feedback such as telephone or e-mail.

Advises and informs individuals regarding community resources, including housing, employment, education, transportation, recreation, health, religious/spiritual and other resources needed to meet goals, objectives and needs.

Prepares written documentation of services provided to individuals and the effectiveness of delivered supports.

Follows agency rules and regulations, safety programs in order to learn to respond to emergency situations.

Documents and maintains in files the progress clients have made toward accomplishing the goals and objectives delineated in treatment plans.

Attends departmental meetings, AA meetings, and educational conferences in order to learn facts, skills, abilities and attitudes necessary for assisting clients in independent living.

Maintains records and reports, under the supervision of executive director, in order to learn and gain proficiency in this procedure.

Develops and implements recovery oriented programs with approval by Supervisor. Works varied hours as needed in order to provide quality recovery support services to individuals.

Transports clients to appointments as needed.

Shares strength, hope and experience with clients where applicable.

Provides whatever services are needed for the well being of the clients.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

7. Briefly describe how work is assigned to this position and how the work is reviewed.

Work is assigned and reviewed by the supervisor. This is done daily during the probationary period and then as needed by employee.

8. If this is a supervisory position, briefly describe how work is assigned to subordinate personnel and how their work is reviewed. (If this is not a supervisory position, leave blank.)

9. Attach an Organizational Chart identifying all reporting relationships for this position.

CERTIFICATION I certify that to the best of my knowledge all statements contained within the job descriptions are correct: This job description consists of _2_ pages. (count this form as 1 page)

Employee Class Signature Title Recovery Support Specialist Date Immediate Supervisor Class Signature Title Case Manager/RSS Supervisor Date Reviewing Officer Class Signature Title Date