For over 60 years, HopeLink Behavioral Health (formerly PRS) has been a beacon of hope for individuals and families facing behavioral health challenges and life crises. We envision a world where everyone has access to the support they need. Through quality services, crisis intervention, and suicide prevention, we foster an inclusive community where everyone can thrive.
Position Summary :
The Recovery Support Specialist provides outreach and support to clients in any one of HopeLinks' three (3) Psychosocial Day Programs (Recovery Academy, Stepping Stones, CRSP) and facilitates skill-teaching groups. This position also provides information on the recovery process and will promote opportunities to enhance the ability of clients served to move into recovery.
Primary Responsibilities :
- P rovides outreach phone calls to active / inactive clients.
- Documents outreach contacts in client electronic heath record within the same business day the contact is made
- Completes Orientation Checklist on newly admitted clients in the electronic health record.
- Facilitates a minimum of 3 skill-teach / support groups per day worked utilizing established curricula m and materials
- Provides feedback to supervisor on course curricula and materials.
- Updates program team on changes in level of functioning for clients served.
- Communicates to clinical staff the need for crisis intervention for clients served.
- Provides assistance in transportation education.
- Provides education on the recovery process based on personal experience and program material.
- Demonstrates flexibility in performance of duties as needed.
- Participates in activities to promote professional growth.
- Represents staff in agency and / or community-based workgroups to enhance services provided within, and related to, program services for target population, as needed.
ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES :
Adaptability to changes in environment and situationsStrong and effective communication skills and accepts criticism and feedbackDependability by following instructions, responds to management direction and keeps commitmentsMeets attendance punctuality guidelinesMaintains emotional self-awareness and manages relationships positivelyFocuses on solving conflict, not blaming and building interpersonal relationshipsContributes to building a positive team spirit and exhibits objectivity and openness to others viewsQualifications :
High school diploma or GED.Peer Recovery Specialist (PRS) Certification (preferred)High degree of empathy toward the clients we serve.E xcellent public speaking skills including the ability to facilitate groups .Strong c omputer skills relevant to this position .Must be a consumer (past or present) of mental health services.Schedule, Location & Salary :
100% on-site at CRSP (Community Readiness and Support Program) 8221 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive Suite 3-409 Fairfax, VA 22031$20.00 per hour (estimated starting salary based on qualifications and experience)30 hours per weekMonday - 8 : 30 am - 3 : 00 pm
Tuesday - 9 : 30 am - 3 : 30 pm
Wednesday - 9 : 30 am - 3 : 30 pm
Thursday - 9 : 30 am - 3 : 30 pm
Friday - 10 : 00 am - 3 : 30 pm
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