What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recovery Support Worker position at The Salvation Army Hawaiian & PI Div?
Job Description
Job Description
Department : Family Recovery Support Services Date : January 2025
Position : RECOVERY SUPPORT WORKERReports to : Clinical Director Status : Full-time, Non-Exempt
Schedule : Flexible
JOB SUMMARY :
Under the supervision of the Clinical Director, the Recovery Support Worker will engage women who have completed the Women’s Way program (residential and outpatient), including those that leave Women’s Way prior to completion in ongoing activities to support family recovery. The Family Support Worker will provide person centered case management services, including referrals, transportation, and support in connecting with and utilizing community resources. The Recovery Support Worker will be culturally competent and able to draw on Hawaiian and other Asian and Pacific Islander cultural values that promote a recovery lifestyle.
QUALIFICATIONS : Level I : Associate’s degree in human service field and / or Hawaii State Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) preferred, and / or have a minimum of 2 years of experience providing substance abuse treatment services and possess knowledge of child development and parenting.
Level II : Bachelor’s degree in human service field and / or Hawaii State Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) preferred, and / or have a minimum of 4 years of experience providing substance abuse treatment services and possess knowledge of child development and parenting
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
Regular attendance is required for the position.
- Engages women who leave Women’s Way residential treatment in recovery support activities, including reestablishing sponsor contact, attending 12 step meetings, identifying stressors and utilizing coping skills, seeking additional treatment if needed
- Utilize harm reduction, motivational counseling and person-centered principles in work with clients and their families.
- Provides case management services, including referrals to assist women in obtaining and appropriately utilizing community resources
- Transports clients to critical appointments
- Maintain documentation, as required by SAFTS policy
- Maintains program data and submits draft of monthly report to Administration
- Produces program monthly reports for funding sources and submits according to contract requirements
- Participates in quarterly quality review of records
- Facilitates outpatient and residential psychoeducational classes as needed and to maintain contact with residents of Women’s Way.
Additional Employee Responsibilities at FTS :
Perform other related duties as may be required or assigned to meet program needs.
