What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recovery Specialist position at Heritage Behavioral Health Center?
Excitement abounds at Heritage Behavioral Health Center!
We are a mission-driven Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic located in Decatur, Illinois who is dedicated to improving mental health and substance use care to individuals in a multi-county area. We recognize that all individuals at our organization have an impact on patient care - regardless of the position they hold.
Why join us?
- We offer a collaborative work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and a comprehensive benefits package.
- We are expanding our primary care, mental health and substance use services to individuals in Central Illinois and beyond and are looking for dedicated staff to meet the needs of our clientele.
- A new salary structure is now in place! Our salaries have been updated and are competitive at both the state and national levels with wonderful benefits.
- Full-time employees receive 56 paid days off during their 1st year of employment (this includes every other Friday off PAID for your wellness needs). This increases to 61 days the 2nd year and continues to increase with tenure.
- We have expanded our employee insurance benefit offerings and made them more affordable.
At Heritage, we believe in taking care of our staff's needs so that they can concentrate on taking care of the needs of the individuals we serve. Our staff are our greatest asset, and we treat them as such!
We are pleased to present the following position for your consideration:
Recovery Specialist
This position is available at Heritage Behavioral Health Center's Wellness Recovery Drop In Center. The successful candidate will be responsible for empowering individuals to set recovery goals, and take ownership of their recovery through a community that promotes personal growth, personal empowerment, responsibility, and greater independence. Individuals employed in this program must have the ability to self-identify as a person in recovery from mental illness and committed to his/her own recovery in order to help others through their recovery. The facility is open 7 days per week - staff will be required to work weekend hours on a regular basis.
Education and Experience:
A minimum high school diploma or equivalent, at least 21 years of age, plus the willingness to work with people who are attempting to recover from a serious and persistent mental illness are required. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant human service field (or 5 years of experience in the social service field and ability to function as an MHP) is highly recommended. Candidates with the CRSS Certification (Certified Recovery Support Specialist) are preferred.
In addition, a valid driver's license, reliable means of transportation, and proof of current automobile insurance are required of all positions in the organization.
Our Benefits Include:
- Direct deposit of payroll check (all staff)
- Health Club/Fitness Reimbursement (all staff)
- Employee Assistance Program (all staff)
- Continuing Education Opportunities (all staff)
- Tuition Assistance Programs (all staff)
- Agency provided life insurance and short-term disability policies (full-time)
- Retirement plan - 401(k) and Roth 401(k) (full-time)
- Optional insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and additional life insurance (health insurance benefit includes substantial agency contribution toward the cost) (full-time)
- Generous vacation, sick and personal leave (full-time staff)
- Paid holidays (full-time)
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT /AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
Salary : $37,440
