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The Recovery Advocate will help individuals in care (especially those who have been designated “discharge ready” but are reluctant to leave the hospital) to develop confidence in their ability to live successfully outside the hospital. The Recovery Advocate will utilize her/his unique life experience to provide a model of recovery and coping skills for individuals in care, hospital staff, and executive leadership and will help individuals in care and staff plan beyond illness management to life management. Work will include one-on-one and group activities inside and outside the hospital, both before and after discharge. Assist individuals in care with articulating their personal goals for recovery and identifying the barriers to reaching their goals. Assist in determining the objectives needed to reach their recovery goals and in integrating their goals and objectives into their Individual Recovery Plans. Assist with the transitioning from the Hospital’s culture to the community’s culture.
Collective Bargaining Unit (Union): This position is in the collective bargaining unit.
RESIDENCY PREFERENCE AMENDMENT ACT OF 1988
A person applying for a position in the Career Service, Educational Service, Management Supervisory Service, a line attorney position in the Legal Service (series 905), or an attorney position in the Excepted Service (series 905) who is a bona fide District resident AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION for the position may be awarded a 10-point residency preference over non-District applicants, unless the person declines the preference points. If selected, the person shall be required to present no less than 8 proofs of bona fide District residency and maintain such residency for 7 consecutive years from the effective date of the appointment. Failure to maintain bona fide District residency for the 7-year period will result in forfeiture of employment.
Position Designation: This position is deemed as “Safety Sensitive” pursuant to Section 410 of Chapter 4 of the D.C. Personnel Regulations, in addition to the general suitability screening, individuals applying for or occupying safety sensitive positions are subject to the following checks and tests:
Criminal background check;
Traffic record check (as applicable);
Pre-employment drug and alcohol test;
Reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol test;
Post-accident or incident drug and alcohol test;
Random drug and alcohol test; and
Return-to-duty or follow-up drug and alcohol test.
THIS POSITION IS PART TIME NOT-TO-EXCEED 20 HOURS A WEEK.
COVID-19 Vaccination
The Government of the District of Columbia values the safety of our employees, our residents, and our visitors. In support of these values, if you are selected for this job you must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, which includes all eligible booster shots, except when vaccination is not medically advised or violates your sincerely held religious beliefs in violation of EEO laws. If you are invited to join our team you must submit proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to your initial HR representative, or you must request an exemption from your representative. New employees must either provide proof of vaccination or be granted a medical or religious exemption before working with the Government of the District of Columbia. In addition you are subject to COVID-19 testing weekly.
Tour of Duty
May be required to work different schedules including evenings and weekends.
Qualifications
Successful completion of Peer Specialist or equivalent training.
Licensures, Certifications and other requirements
Certificate of Completion of Wellness and Recovery Action Plan (WRAP1) and
Peer Specialist Certificate are required.
Education
High School Diploma or GED
Work Experience
At least 2 years’ experience working with individuals in care providing peer/recovery support services.
Work Environment
Work is performed in close proximity to individuals with mental and behavioral disorders. There is an associated risk to personal safety and property.
EEO Statement:
The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.
