What are the responsibilities and job description for the CERT RECOVERY SUPP SPECIALIST (CRSS) position at Sinai Chicago?
About Sinai Chicago
Located on Chicago’s West and Southwest Side, Sinai Chicago is comprised of Mount Sinai Hospital, Holy Cross Hospital, Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital, Sinai Children’s Hospital, Sinai Community Institute, Sinai Medical Group, and Sinai Urban Health Institute.
The entities of Sinai Chicago collectively deliver a full range of quality inpatient and outpatient services, as well as a large number of innovative, community-based health, research and social service programs. We focus our collective depth of expertise and passion to improve the health of the 1.5 million people who live in our diverse service area. With our team of dedicated caregivers, Sinai Health System is committed to building stronger, healthier communities.
GENERAL SUMMARY/BASIC PURPOSE OF JOB:
The Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) will primarily focus on working with clients that have a substance use diagnosis to enhance their recovery. The CRSS will be responsible for providing substance use and behavioral health support and coordinated care for clients with substance use diagnoses. Ensures enhanced patient engagement by addressing barriers to care, increasing patient motivation, and establishing professional, dynamic relationships with patients, providers, referral sources and other involved parties.
MINIMUM EDUCATION:
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Associates or Bachelor’s degree in social sciences preferred
MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE:
- Must be culturally competent.
- Bilingual Spanish is preferred
- Openly self-identifies as a person who has experience of using/ has used substance use or mental health services when appropriate (MISA)
REQUIRED LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, REGISTRATIONS:
- HS Diploma or GED
- CADC preferred, but not required
- Certification as Certified Recovery Support Specialist(CRSS) preferred or within 2 years of hire
