Recovery Through Work Facilitator

Overview

Salary $47,000 year

Title:  Recovery Through Work Facilitator

Classification: Non-Exempt

Scope of Position

• Maintain a classroom conducive to learning
• Model positive and professional behavior
• Deliver workshops in a cohort setting with specific awareness and engagement strategies for individuals who are in addiction recovery
• Offer one-on-one case management services to those in the workshop cohort
• Collaborate with Merakey and other EDSI teams for supporting activities and job and/or training placement
• Assist job seekers with creating resumes
• Communicate routinely with Merakey with program data and updates as requested

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Create and maintain an environment that promotes opportunities for quality interaction and learning through:
  • Establishing clear expectations and encouraging client accountability
  • Implementing a structure and plan consistent with prescribed curriculum goals
  • Maintaining an awareness of differences in individual learning styles and strengths
• Implement quality instructional practices
  • Vary methods of instruction to encourage attention and interest
  • Utilize materials and activities to respond to differences in learning styles
  • Facilitate active learning
  • Demonstrate an awareness and commitment to the balance of individual and group needs
  • Complete identified curriculum tasks including job readiness, portfolio documentation and preparation for interviewing
  • Utilize assessment tools such as AcuMax and Skilldex when appropriate to support class instruction
• Support case management services through identified data system of record and in close collaboration with Career Navigator
• Model positive and professional behavior
  • Demonstrate positive, pro-social interactions with clients, staff and community representatives
• Use written and spoken language adequately
• Use language reflective of a commitment to diversity; demonstrate cultural competence
• Model respect and professionalism in all situations
• Demonstrate allegiance to the policies, procedures and expectations of EDSI as well as partner agency
  • Maintain timely and complete documentation, as prescribed
• Participate in required program and community meetings
• Collaborate effectively and communicate proactively with staff and clients
• Complete weekly direct reporting on program data metrics
• Other opportunities as available

Qualifications

Education and Experience Requirements

• Experience in training, education or career development
• Knowledge of addiction and recovery services is highly preferred
• Able to interact with a wide variety of individuals and demonstrate a positive professional attitude
• Experience in a team-oriented environment
• Ability to work with little supervision and demonstrate strong initiative and problem solving
• Bachelor’s Degree in business, education, training, human resources, liberal arts or related area is preferred
• Ability to work both remotely and travel for in-person services

Salary : $47,000