What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recovery Support Specialist position at CHD Brand?
The Center for Human Development, (CHD) is seeking a Recovery Support Specialist to join our team. This position provides recovery support services to clients with dual diagnosis; mental illness and substance use disorder and will assist clients in achieving sustained recovery.
Your role as a Recovery Support Specialist:
- The Recovery Support Specialist is responsible for:
- Facilitate client access to recovery-oriented substance use disorder treatment, resources, and community recovery groups
- Serves as a liaison to treatment systems and a more holistic care model through providing support across multiple systems of care
- Maintain ongoing client support regardless of client relapse and will serve as a motivator, ally, role model, problem-solver, and advocate for clients with substance use disorders
- Provide curriculum focused recovery groups on the disease model of addiction
- Understanding community culture to address the barriers to successful recovery, and bridge the gap to community resources and treatment options
REQUIRMENTS:
- 1-2 years of experience in substance use, mental health services and/or human services field required
- Ability to work with and set appropriate boundaries with clients who may have mental health, substance abuse, and/or domestic violence issues
- Work closely with a team of direct service and supervisory staff, as well as an ability to work with a diverse group of people
- Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle for business purpose
SUCCESS FACTORS:
The ideal Recovery Support Specialist will:
- Self-motivated
- Maintain professional boundaries
- Openness to uniqueness of individuals served
- Open, direct interpersonal style, communicative, works well as a team member
- Performs well under stress and in the event of crisis
- Philosophical commitment to the concept of human potential
- Supportive and goal-oriented
- Ethical, moral, and professional integrity
- Flexible
- Capable of efficiently managing their day-to-day workload
Schedule:
Monday-Friday 9am-5pm, but some evening and weekend hours may be required
Take advantage of a competitive compensation package is at $22 an hour. As well as a phenomenal benefit package that includes, 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.
CONNECT WITH OUR TEAM TODAY!
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
Salary : $22
