What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recovery Care Manager position at Gilead Community Services?
About the position:
The overnight Recovery Care Manager for Gilead’s New Britain area adult residential substance abuse program works 24 hours, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 12am to 8am providing oversight, monitoring and intervention as needed in a men’s residential substance abuse facility. The individual in this role supports residents in their recovery, assists residents in working on program goals, completes documentation paperwork and shift notes as necessary, and attends closely to the overall program environment to ensure resident compliance and well-being.
Minimum Requirements:
· High school diploma; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred
· Previous volunteer or related work experience strongly preferred
· Must maintain and provide proof of valid driver’s license and automobile insurance in good standing
· Reliable use of personal vehicle as needed
Benefits:
· Generous paid vacation, sick, and personal time plus paid holidays
· Hands-on learning experience and supervision
· Paid training, education, and certification as necessary (including CPR training)
This is a union position and pays $17.51 -20.70 per hour dependent on level of education.
Responsibilities:
· Understanding the needs of residents with substance abuse disorders and co-occurring mental health issues through Gilead’s training and education
· Providing recovery-oriented services with an emphasis on dignity, respect, and inclusion of family and other natural supports
· Providing close oversight of residents, including monitoring adherence to program rules, supervision of medication self-administration, collecting urine samples, administering breathalyzer testing and inspecting rooms as necessary
· Completing documentation in a timely manner, including intake paperwork, shift notes, and maintaining the residential visitor log
· Attending to the program’s physical environment needs regarding safety and cleanliness
· Acting with compassion, integrity, and ethics
Gilead employees are held to standards and regulations set by the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) and other regulatory bodies. These standards are outlined in Gilead’s “Standards of Conduct” policy. It’s important that these standards and regulations are met through all duties performed, outcomes achieved, and conditions kept within the organization.
Salary : $52,000 - $79,000
