Recovery Engagement Specialist I

Job Description

Job Description

Role Summary :

This role provides social support and non-medical detoxification services in a community-based detoxification unit for individuals experiencing homelessness and substance use challenges. The position also offers support in other programs as assigned by the Detox Coordinator or Detox Resource Coordinator. During shifts, responsibilities include ensuring the safety and well-being of participants, maintaining accurate documentation, and managing crisis situations as needed.

Role Requirements and Preferences :

Required :

• Completion of Peer Support Specialist certification within 6 months of employment or position is forfeited.
• If HT program graduate, at least 9 months of off campus recovery completed.
• Completion of Onboarding within the first month of hire, which consists of completing a review of the policy and procedures manual, the employee handbook, review of benefits, and job shadowing or position is forfeited.
• Clean pre-employment drug test.

Preferred :

Key Competencies :

Core Responsibilities :

✅ General Responsibilities

Work Environment :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as rescue equipment, computers, vital equipment, surveillance monitors, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals living with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and / or humid outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands :

This role requires regular communication, both speaking and listening. Frequent tasks include sitting, reaching, and handling objects, while occasional activities involve standing, walking, bending, kneeling, or crouching. Employees may need to lift or move items over 30 pounds.

Vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, as well as the ability to adjust focus. Employees must maintain CPR certification and be physically capable of performing CPR and overdose reversals in emergencies.

Reasonable accommodations are available to support individuals living with disabilities in fulfilling these responsibilities.

Language Requirements :

English is the primary language of software, documents, participants, and staff of HT, though speaking additional languages is a valuable asset. Must have the ability to read, analyze, and interpret common documents; the ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from participants, or members of the community; and the ability to effectively present information to top management and public groups.

Travel Requirements :

There may be mandatory meetings and / or trainings that take place on another campus or location. You are required to travel to the appropriate location at these times.