Recovery Support Liaison

Job Summary:

The Recovery Support Liaison will be part of a supportive community dedicated to wellness and advocacy.

As a Recovery Support, you'll play a vital role in providing outreach services, coordinating wellness initiatives, and offering referrals to treatment programs. Your work will empower individuals with substance use disorders to make informed choices about their recovery journey. You'll serve as a beacon of support and education for both clients and the wider community, while also fostering sober interactions through coordinating wellness activities aimed at building a positive, supportive environment.

Required Qualifications:

• High-school diploma or equivalency

• At least two years of experience in social services, counseling, or related field.

• Peer Certification

• Demonstrated knowledge of community services programs and community resources.

• Valid Driver's License and be insurable under agency policy.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Undergraduate or associate degree or undergraduate work in human resources, social services, or related field is preferred.

• Experience in prevention and/or recovery.

• Peer Support

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

• N/A

Competency:

• Demonstrated knowledge of community services programs and community resources.

• Good oral and written communication skills.

• Command all skills necessary to organize and manage multiple tasks.

• Ability to communicate effectively with low-income, disadvantaged population

• Excellent understanding and usage of Microsoft programs including Work, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint

Travel:

Occasional nights, weekends or overnight travel out of county and in county travel may be required

Work Environment:

• Extended hours may be required during critical workloads.

• Majority of time spent at events with participants

Physical demands:

• Requires standing, bending, reaching, sitting in working with office equipment such as computer, telephone, etc. Occasional lifting to 50 pounds.