RECOVERY SPECIALIST-CHW

Cooper University Health Care is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving residents and visitors throughout Cape May County. The system includes Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional, three urgent care facilities; Cape Regional Physicians Associates with primary care and specialty care providers delivering services in multiple locations throughout Cape May County; The Cancer Center at Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional, the Claire C. Brodesser Surgery Center; AMI at Cooper, Miracles Fitness and numerous freestanding outpatient facilities providing wound care, lab, and physical therapy services. We have a commitment to our employees by providing competitive rates and compensation programs.  Cooper offers full and part time employees a comprehensive employee benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, on-site Early Education Center (employee discount), attractive working conditions, and the chance to build and explore a career opportunity by offering professional development.

Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional is accredited by and received the Gold Seal of approval from The Joint Commission.

The recovery specialist possesses the knowledge, skills and experience necessary to competently provide non-clinical assistance and recovery supports while maintain follow-up with participants. The recovery specialist will work with individuals to support and strengthen their capacity to engage in their personal recovery.

Educating individual on how to appropriately navigate treatment, social service and recovery support systems;

Being a positive role model to individuals and their families by sharing experiential knowledge, hope, and skills;

Reinforcing, guiding, and assuring individuals and their families that recovery is possible, and is built on multiple strengths, coping abilities, and resources of each individual;

Collaboration with individuals to develop a Recovery Plan

Attends Staffing meeting each week and be actively involved in the case review and discussion process.

Maintains regular charting and notes in the electronic medical records system on patient meetings and case management efforts (including documenting any emails sent and any phone calls made for the client for appointments or updates)

Records information on the Intake/Individual’s Recovery Plans and discharges plans.

Participate in ongoing training, supervision meetings, and emergency treatment.

They must be computer literate, proficient in MS Office including Word, Outlook and Excel.

Strong communication skills in the form of both written and verbal.

HS diploma or GED required.

Certified Peer Recovery Specialist Certification, required within 6 months of

employment

Mental Health First Aid certification, required within 6 months of employment