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Candidate must have completed a Substance Recovery Program or be currently involved in a Recovery Program.

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NI-Specialist,Cert Peer Recovery(CPRS)

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JOB INFORMATION
Effective Date:	8/9/2022
Entity:	Illinois
Job Code:	NI-2712AC
Job Title:	NI-Specialist,Cert Peer Recovery(CPRS)
FLSA Exemption Status:	Non-Exempt
JOB SUMMARY
Provides comprehensive substance abuse assessment and recommends disposition according to standardized level of care criteria. Facilitates linkage with other community agencies. Completes admission procedures for substance abuse programs that patients are referred to and assists with coordination of insurance benefits. Performs telephone triage functions for substance abuse assessments. Provides warm handoff for clients being transferred to substance abuse treatment. Participates in continuous quality improvement activities and educational experiences in support of departmental philosophy and objectives, as well as Health System initiatives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

•	Conducts comprehensive substance assessment of patient and significant other(s) as indicated to determine appropriate level of care and/or disposition.
•	Screen participants using SBIRT screening tools, use the screening tools to determine the level of care, and provide Brief Intervention or refer participant to Brief Treatment or a more intensive level of care.
•	Provides appropriate referrals to community resources and monitors client compliance with agency recommendations.
•	Shares personal experience with addiction(s) and effectively empathize with patients in furtherance of therapeutic rapport.
•	Performs all aspects of care in an environment that optimizes patient and environmental safety in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and compliance efforts.
•	If Peer Recovery Specialist has CADC; Facilitates and provides group therapy on substance abuse resources.

As needed, additional responsibilities reasonably within the scope of duties and physical requirements may be assigned. ALL DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS MUST BE PERFORMED CONSISTENT WITH THE UW HEALTH PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND RESPECT FOR PEOPLE COMMITTMENTS.

Age Specific Competency (Clinical jobs only)
X	Clinical	Provides age and culturally appropriate assessment/screening, interpretation of clinical and laboratory data and develops and implements age appropriate interventional and plans of care including education within the parameters of his/her position responsibilities and licensure.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

LICENSE, CERTIFICATIONS, AND REGISTRATIONS MUST BE MAINTAINED PER UW HEALTH POLICY.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
•	Ability to speak comfortably to groups for education and marketing purposes.
•	Effective interpersonal skills and ability to deal with all levels within the organization and community.
•	Strong organizational, time management and critical decision-making skills.
•	Good verbal and written communication skills. Working knowledge of the continuum of care.
•	Successful completion of annual clinical, age specific and job specific competencies and skills validation tools.
•	Should be drug-free for three (3) years.
•	No felony convictions for the past five (5) years.
•	No violent or predatory convictions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Demands
A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Physical Demand	Continuous Over 70%	Frequent 40% - 69%	Occasional 15% - 39%	Rarely Up to 15%
Standing			X
Walking			X
Climbing			X
Bending			X
Crouching			X
Pushing / Pulling			X
Carry				X
Fine Hand / Eye Coordination				X
Color Discrimination				X
Hearing Ability	X
Lifting / Lowering 1 -15 lbs.				X
15 - 30 lbs.				X
30 - 50 lbs.				X


Over 50 lbs.	UW Health does not require, nor does it expect that its employees lift more than 50 lbs unassisted. Objects in excess of 50 lbs should be lifted or moved with mechanical means or through a team lift. Employees in patient care areas are expected to utilize mechanical lifts and adhere to the "Use of Mechanical Lifts (Liko)" policy in the Patient Services Policy and Procedure Manual.

Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the associate is required to work within the selected working environments.
Physical Demands	Continuous Over 70%	Frequent 40% - 69%	Occasional 15% - 39%	Rarely Up to 15%
Concentration on Detail	X
Attention Span of 1 + Hours on a Task			X
Ability to Remember Multiple Tasks	X
Oral Communication	X
Written Communication		X

Physical Demands
Physical Demands	Continuous Over 70%	Frequent 40% - 69%	Occasional 15% - 39%	Rarely Up to 15%
Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids			X
Exposure to Toxins, Cytotoxins, Poisons				X
Exposure to Extreme Heat, Cold, Temp Fluctuations				X
Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals				X
Exposure to Radiation				X
Other - Working with patients in crisis who may be volatile and potentially violent.	X

Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.
THE EMPLOYEE MUST BE ABLE TO COMPLETE ALL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB WITH OR WITHOUT AN APPROVED ACCOMODATION. Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.