Coordinator I - Recovery Specialist

Job Description

The mission of the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) is to protect, preserve, and promote the health and well-being of all Boston residents, particularly the most vulnerable.

The BPHC envisions a thriving Boston where all residents live healthy, fulfilling lives free of racism, poverty, violence, and other systems of oppression.

The BPHC sets an expectation that all staff and leadership commit, individually and as part of the BPHC team, to hold ourselves accountable to establishing a culture of antiracism and advance racial equity and justice through each of our bureaus, programs, and offices.

The Recovery Specialist / Coordinator (RSC) for AHOPE will assist with harm reduction counseling, HIV / HCV / STI testing, and health navigation at AHO PE and through all satellite / mobile outreach sites.

The RSC will provide referrals for medical and behavioral health services, including all modalities of substance use treatment.

Under the direction of AHOPE leadership, the RSC will provide engagement and risk reduction services using a 'non-judgmental, non-coercive approach' for people who use drugs. DUTIES

• 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 multi disciplinary 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.
30+ days ago