Recovery Services Coordinator

Overview

Groups Recover Together was formed in 2014 with the goal of making opioid addiction treatment more respectful, accessible, and inexpensive. Through a mix of community support, outpatient weekly group therapy, and medication to treat withdrawal utilizing buprenorphine and naltrexone, we help our members reclaim control of their lives.

The Groups rehab program stands out for its focus on personal connections. There is a strong sense of community and belonging experienced in our program, which is facilitated by our team of professional care providers dedicated to helping our members through their recovery journey. Participants in our outpatient program are empowered with the knowledge to take control over their recovery process and are supplied with the necessary tools and resources to help them sustain sobriety after completing our program.

Groups has emerged as the premier national provider of value-based care, which has been shown to effectively combat opioid use disorder and help those suffering from addiction achieve long-term recovery.

Job Responsibilities:

The Recovery Support Specialist's primary responsibility at Groups is to work with newly admitted members during their transition to the home team. Duties also include supporting current members by providing recovery support services. This role is a crucial member of the treatment team, tasked with coordinating care and addressing Social Determinants of Health while ensuring the members' overall wellbeing during their recovery journey at Groups. The Recovery Support Specialist provides assistance to those with complicated health needs that include medical, social, and psychological issues. This position is under the supervision of the Recovery Support Supervisor.

Essential Functions:

Individuals with disabilities can be given reasonable accommodations to effectively perform the essential duties associated with this position.

• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to work alongside a team of care specialists and provide high-quality member-focused care.
• Actively support individuals in recognizing their goals, making progress towards their care plan goals with personalized guidance, assisting with coping techniques, and encouragement in participating in treatment
• Hold a weekly session of open office hours at the Groups' office location to facilitate accessibility and approachability
• As needed, provide members with support either in-person at the company's physical location, virtually, or in the local community
• Provide assistance to individuals in accessing local resources such as recovery support groups, general healthcare providers, and mental health clinics as needed.
• Take the time to research and familiarize yourself with the range of insurance and healthcare options that are available to individuals and families within your local area.
• Coordinate individuals with the proper resources and make sure to follow up to ensure each member's needs have been addressed.
• As assistants, our objective is to facilitate access to local care and support services, stand up for our clients, and establish relationships with community resources and recovery groups.
• Go through a group therapy experience that emphasizes the benefits of receiving support from peers who share similar experiences, as well as accessing community resources for emotional recovery
• Ensure that your electronic health records are both timely and accurate.
• Remain active in maintaining certification or licensing by participating in ongoing education and training.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Take part in community engagement activities and provide education as needed.
• Fulfill any other responsibilities that may be assigned.

Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• A thorough understanding and easy adaptability to office technologies, like G-Suite, email, medical records, and software and mobile apps, is necessary
• Focusing on promoting member-centered care, the Group values tailored support and assistance that meet the unique needs and preferences of each individual member.
• Interest in Collaborating with Community Members for Engagements.
• One's mastery of motivational interviewing methods and skills is a highly valued asset.
• Acquiring competence in substance use treatment programs, evaluations, and care plans is essential to providing effective care.
• Maintaining appropriate professional and personal boundaries while interacting with internal staff, members, and community organizations is a key aspect of effective communication skills.
• The capacity to have productive interactions with members, internal staff, and relevant community organizations relies on balancing professionalism with cordial relationships and boundaries where necessary.
• Aptitude to maintain information's confidentiality.
• Capability to articulate complicated facts with excellent oral and written communication abilities.
• The capacity to make decisions judiciously and operate with self-direction while under nominal guidance.
• The capacity to collaborate and communicate effectively with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds is a vital skill for any workforce.
• It's essential to have the capability to understand and comply with the rules of professional conduct.
• Those who possess a vast knowledge of resources available within a community, coupled with the ability to advocate for their clients, can help individuals in recovery have better outcomes.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• The essential requirement for this position is an associates degree in the Social Services field or a comparable combination of education and experience, with preference given to candidates who have completed a Bachelors degree
• To work in Virginia, having a bachelor's degree is compulsory in any of these areas: social work, psychology, psychiatric rehabilitation, sociology counseling, vocational rehabilitation, or human services counseling.
• Candidates who have experience in providing community-based support will be given preference in their application
• Fulfilling necessary prerequisites is an essential precursor to employment and during your work tenure, you must also adhere to any job regulations that determine the background screening required for your job. Based on the state-specific requirements, this may include fingerprinting, drug testing, health screening, CPR/Basic First Aid certification, and verifying licenses or credentials.
• Reliable internet and phone services are essential for remote work, and this includes having adequate download speeds of 40 Mbps or more, upload speeds of 10 Mbps or more, and a reliable WiFi signal from your remote work location.
• You embody what Groups is all about: you care deeply about our mission; you are entrepreneurial, flexible and team-oriented you have deep respect for the people we serve you have unquestionable ethics

Connect With Us!

We welcome individuals to get in touch with us if they are not quite prepared to apply but want to express their interest.