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Coordinator I - Recovery Specialist (AHOPE)
Finland Building-LOC02Posted 2 weeks ago
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Job Description
- Works to help BPHC advance as an antiracist organization by meetingor exceeding the standards set by the BPHC Anti-Racism Policy.
- Coordinates, monitors, develops, and implements Recovery Specialist programming at AHOPE.
- Coordinates and monitors program activities to ensure effective operations and compliance with established standards and/or contracted goals & objectives.
- Provides peer recovery support services to participants with substance use disorder (SUD) to achieve sustained recovery.
- Follow and meet with participants through the continuum when indicated.
- Works collaboratively with members of AHOPE team and promotes the shared philosophy about respective, comprehensive, and coordinated delivery of referral services.
- Facilitates participant access to recovery-oriented substance use disorder treatment, resources, and community education groups around overdose prevention, safer sex, and safer drug use.
- Works with Bureau staff on determining the appropriate level of care, community resources, and placement opportunities.
- Monitors participant progress in treatment and advocates for services. Assists participants in navigating the healthcare system and social service systems. Accompanies participants to appointments and court. Provides transportation as needed.
- Provides support in treatment programs and emergency department settings as needed.
- Works with treatment providers, hospital, and BEST team staff as needed.
- Facilitates communication between participants and treatment providers and physicians.
- Provides support and referrals to families and friends supporting participants through the recovery process.
- Provides overdose prevention training and safety planning as needed.
- Assists with participant intake procedures.
- Monitors completion of participant's intake, psychosocial assessments, and treatment plans.
- Reviews and analyzes information and data concerning the BPHC program, to determine effectiveness; makes recommendations for changes in procedures; provides technical assistance and advice to program staff; responds to inquiries and maintains liaison with various external agencies to provide information concerning the program.
- Collaborates with various private, state, local and federal partners to exchange information and/or resolve problems. Attend meetings as assigned. Serve as a critical team member on a multidisciplinary team of providers serving people who use drugs (PWUDs) throughout the city.
- Represents BPHC in the community.
- Coordinates activities which may include fiscal monitoring; grant writing; monitoring of funded programs or agencies to ensure compliance; report preparation and writing; and assisting with developing and distributing communications, brochures, and educational materials.
- May supervise employees.
- Complete documentation and intake procedures as appropriate.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records.
- Performs other duties as required.