Recovery Advocate Specialist

6 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Overdose Lifeline (ODL) is currently seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented individual to join the Overdose Lifeline Team as a Recovery Advocate Specialist for the Heart Rock Justus Family Recovery Center. Overdose Lifeline (ODL) is an Indianapolis-based nonprofit serving the State of Indiana with programs used across the nation. ODL addresses the chronic disease of substance use disorder and the opioid public health crisis. This person is responsible to the Director of Heart Rock Justus Family Recovery Center. Position Summary A Recovery Advocate Specialist (RAS) serves as the point of contact for residents entering our recovery house, ensures residents are following their daily programming and sees the immediate needs of residents. The RAS will manage incoming calls to Heart Rock, communicate with the Director about potential incoming residents, and manage information given to callers. The RAS will facilitate a safe, structured, and supportive environment conducive to facilitating lifelong changes with the women and children we serve. The RAS will encourage both the vision and mission of ODL and Heart Rock. Primary Responsibilities and Duties Ensure residents are following daily programming Ensure residents are abiding by the Recovery House rules and regulations Providing information and supportive services for staff, residents, and visitors Performing other administrative duties as requested by the Operations Director or Leadership team Maintaining complete, accurate and timely information on callers, visitors and residents and completing subsequent data entry Monitoring security systems, respond to alarms appropriately and apprise management of any security issues Perform security checks within the house to increase safety of residents and staff Provide residents with information and support as appropriate Foster an environment supportive of recovery while providing respects and dignity to residents, staff, visitors, and callers Representing the Recovery House during interactions with other agencies and the community at large Work with other agency staff on projects or initiatives as directed by the Operations Director Ensure the house is fully stocked with essential and necessary grocery items Able to work shifts that include holidays Other duties as assigned Skills Critical thinking and evaluation skills Able to stay calm and use appropriate judgement in responding to any crisis and security situations Excellent communications skills (written & verbal). Bi-lingual skills (Spanish) a plus Excellent organizational skills Punctuality and dependability Ability to work independently and as a part of a team Able to multi-task Advanced attention to detail in documentation, coordination and record keeping Able to problem-solve and make appropriate decisions in urgent situations Uses appropriate de-escalation and prevention techniques with residents Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in social work, human services, psychology or related field

OR previous experience in working with individuals in recovery from a substance use disorder Valid Driver’s License One or more years in the social/human services, mental health crisis response experience Demonstrated professionalism working in teams with internal colleagues and external audiences both in person and through various electronic media Commitment to supporting recovery Commitment to providing quality and equitable services to all clients regardless of race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, religion, age, or sexual orientation Ability to pass a criminal background check Knowledge of community resources Heart Rock requires employees to be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment, subject to accommodation for religious/medical reasons. To Apply:

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