Recovery Support Specialist II

About the Role

Delivers services in various settings to promote recovery and resilience by drawing on personal experience plus skilled learning and formal training in the areas of substance use and behavioral health. Has experience with substance use and behavioral health treatment and recovery and is willing to share their personal and practical experience, knowledge, and first-hand insight to benefit the team and its participants. Personal recovery is well established and provides expertise that professional training cannot replicate.

About the Department

Samaritan Treatment and Recovery Services provide a continuum of substance use services to adults and their families. Members of the team work in a multi-disciplinary approach, in both residential and outpatient settings, providing evidence-based, trauma-informed treatment.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively on a multi-disciplinary team to support recovery and resilience for individuals with substance use and behavioral health challenges.
• Share personal and practical recovery experience, knowledge, and insight to benefit participants and the team.
• Communicate effectively with diverse populations, including clients, caregivers, and external stakeholders.
• Perform group presentations, document activities, and facilitate communication across all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of others with a non-judgmental attitude toward differing lifestyles, values, and standards.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Certified Recovery Mentor (CRM) or Peer Support Specialist (PSS) certification by the State of Oregon required.
• Experience and/or training with computer applications preferred.
• Enrollment in a Human Services Program preferred.
• For LCH Treatment & Recovery Services: Successful completion of Drivers Privileges for SHS Vehicles application process required.
• All job offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment/post-offer drug screen.

Skills

• Team Building: Ability to work, function, and communicate on a multi-disciplinary team. Develop and maintain constructive, cooperative working relationships.
• Community Relations: Ability to represent the organization to customers, the public, government, and external sources.
• Time Management: Ability to organize, plan, and prioritize work to meet deadlines, manage multiple tasks, and thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
• Communication: Effective written and verbal communication skills for presentations, discussions, and documentation. Ability to listen, understand complex information, and work with all organizational levels.
• Social Perceptiveness: Ability to work with diverse populations, understanding differences in communication and care needs. Demonstrates personal sensitivity and a non-judgmental attitude.
• Substance Use Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of substance use and its impact on communities and families. Ability to articulate this information to diverse audiences.

Physical Demands

• Lifting:
  • Floor to Waist (0"-36"): 0-20 lbs (Frequently)
  • Knee to Chest (24"-54"): 0-20 lbs (Rarely)
  • Waist to Eye (up to 54"): 0-20 lbs (Rarely)
  • Overhead (54" and above): 0-20 lbs (Rarely)
• Carrying:
  • 1-handed: 0-20 lbs (Frequently), 20-40 lbs (Rarely)
  • 2-handed: 0-20 lbs (Frequently), 20-40 lbs (Rarely)
• Postures and Movements:
  • Walk (level surface): Continually
  • Walk (incline): Rarely
  • Stand: Continually
  • Sit: Frequently
  • Squat (static, hold >30 sec): Rarely
  • Squat (repetitive): Occasionally
  • Bend forward at waist: Frequently
  • Kneel: Rarely
  • Crawl (hands & knees): Rarely
  • Climb (stairs): Occasionally
  • Climb (ladder): Rarely
  • Rotate trunk (sitting/standing): Frequently
  • Reach (forward/upward): Frequently
  • Enter & exit vehicle/machinery: Occasionally
• Manual Dexterity:
  • Hands/wrists: Frequently
  • Finger dexterity: Frequently
  • Grasp (hand/fist): Frequently
  • Pinch (fingers): Frequently
• Pushing/Pulling:
  • Pull (0-20 lbs force): Occasionally
  • Push (0-20 lbs force): Occasionally
  • Push (20-40 lbs force): Rarely
  • Push (40-60 lbs force): Rarely
  • Push (60+ lbs force): Rarely