What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recovery Specialist Overnight, Northampton position at CHD Brand?
The Center for Human Development, (CHD) is seeking a Recovery Specialist to join our team at Grace House, a residential treatment program for mothers in early recovery. This large historical residential home is located in Northampton, MA. The program can house up to twelve mothers with children in a collective living environment, where they share space and resources in an effort to build a recovery community and encourage peaceful living.
Your role as a Recovery Specialist:
The Recovery Specialist works within the Agency’s team model, establishing open communication, support, and assists families in need of substance abuse treatment by providing the education and support needed to maintain a life in recovery. As a therapeutic setting, we strive to provide each family with a safe, nurturing environment where mothers and their children can experience success. Staff will monitor female clients during urine collection for for substance use screening purposes and conduct periodic room checks. Female applicants encouraged to apply.
REQUIRMENTS:
- High school or better required.
- Written and verbal communication skills are critical, as is the ability to work with computers.
- Experience working within Residential Care, with those with Substance Use Disorders
- Previous experience working with Women and Children in a Residential Setting
- Female applicants are encouraged to apply
- All positions require a background screening including a CORI and motor vehicle record check, as well as a reliable vehicle for work use.
SUCCESS FACTORS:
The ideal Recovery Specialist will require empathy and a high level of patience as minor and major setbacks often occur during the recovery process. You will coordinate with community organizations to identify and address the needs of the clients, providing intervention and support services, and assist clients in achieving success in their role as a parent in active recovery.
Take advantage of a competitive compensation package that includes a phenomenal benefits like, Dental, Health and Life insurance. Paid time off, earned vacation time and paid holidays just to name a few.
AT CENTER FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT (CHD) Care finds a way:
The Center for Human Development (CHD) provides a broad range of high quality, community-oriented human services dedicated to promoting, enhancing, and protecting the dignity and welfare of people in need. At CHD we are celebrating differences, inclusion is not just a policy- it is a daily practice. Multicultural, multilingual, and fluent in sign language, CHD is a reflection of those we serve.
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If this sounds like the right job for you, do not wait - apply today to join our team. We look forward to hearing from you!
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
