Recovery Support Specialist (Local Government) - Schuylkill County D&A

Are you interested in helping individuals and families who have been affected by drug and/or alcohol abuse, receive the services they need in order to live productive, drug-free lives? If so, consider joining the Schuylkill County Drug & Alcohol as a Recovery Support Specialist. This position gives you the opportunity to provide non-clinical support services to promote wellness in individuals initiating and maintaining long-term recovery from substance abuse disorders in a Department of Health funded Single County Authority. Apply today to help us make a positive impact throughout Schuylkill County!

As a Recovery Support Specialist, you will be providing peer support services for consumers in recovery from substance abuse disorders, in an environment of mutual respect, empowerment, and opportunity to promote self-sufficiency. You will have the opportunity to serve as a consumer advocate through the various stages of recovery and recovery maintenance by helping them gain access to needed resources in the community, public services, educational opportunities, as well as employment and vocational skill services. Work involves providing pertinent information that will assist them in overcoming barriers, self-identifying, and setting personal goals for recovery; assisting in helping them bridge gaps between their needs and available resources; as well as providing feedback to help them recognize their strengths and recovery options. Additional responsibilities include:

• Assisting consumers in building social skills and teaching them to identify and combat negative self- talk
• Advocating for individual and family needs with substance abuse professionals, mental health professionals, and others within the general community
• Conducting recovery check-ups
• Attending treatment team meetings and trainings
• Attending and participating in various community events, health fairs, and activities
• Preparing weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Special Requirements:

• Full certification as a drug and alcohol recovery support specialist by a statewide certification body which is a member of a National certification body or certification by another state government's substance abuse certification board.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation.
• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination and drug screening.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act.
  • Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
  • Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.