Recovery Support Specialist

Essential Functions

• Provide recovery-focused peer support and engagement to individuals served through HCST programs
• Share lived experience in a professional manner to promote hope and recovery
• Absorb individuals with service and wellness planning
• Support clients in developing coping skills, daily living skills, and recovery strategies
• Conduct outreach and community engagement to connect individuals to services
• Aid individuals in accessing community resources including housing, medical care, employment, and behavioral health services, which may include providing transportation
• Facilitate or assist with recovery-focused groups and activities
• Attend required team meetings, supervision, and program trainings
• Complete required documentation and progress notes in accordance with agency and program guidelines
• Collaborate with the HCST team to coordinate services and support housing stability

Skills And Abilities

• Strong empathy, active listening, and communication skills with an ability to build trust and rapport
• Ability to engage and support individuals with diverse backgrounds and complex needs
• Skilled in facilitating group discussions and peer-led recovery or support groups
• Knowledge of community resources and services related to mental health, substance use, and recovery
• Comfortable using technology to complete documentation, communicate with team members, and access resources
• Capacity to remain calm and supportive in high-stress or crisis situations
• Ability to uphold professional boundaries while maintaining a peer-centered approach
• Non-judgmental mindset and commitment to promoting hope, recovery, and empowerment

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Lived experience with recovery from mental health and/or substance use challenges preferred
• Ability to engage individuals using recovery-oriented and trauma-informed approaches
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently in community settings
• Basic computer skills and ability to complete required documentation
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation preferred