What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lebanon Recovery Support Specialist position at TLC Family Resource Center?
ABOUT US:
TLC is looking for dedicated team members who share our mission, possess a strong work ethic, and enjoy making a meaningful impact in our community. We're seeking dependable, passionate individuals to join our team and support our efforts in building the recovery community. While personal experience in recovery is not required, it is highly valued within our peer recovery support model. This is a full-time, Monday-Friday position from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with one evening shift from 5:00-6:00 PM for group facilitation.
At TLC Family Resource Center, we envision a community where every child and family has access to economic, physical, social, and spiritual security. Our mission is to foster the optimal health and development of children, youth, and families in our region of New Hampshire. We achieve this through four core programs: Family Support, Youth Programs, Recovery, and Rural Outright, all designed to strengthen connections within individuals and families.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The mission of TLC Recovery Programs is to decrease stigma and harm associated with substance use by providing peer-based recovery support, education, advocacy, and resource navigation for individuals and families. The Recovery Specialist role is to support others in their recovery from substance use disorders by serving as a role model, mentor, advocate, and motivator to recovering individuals.
In addition to a competitive salary, TLC Family Resource Center offers employee health and dental insurance, a retirement contribution, paid trainings and certifications, mentorship and orientation for new employees, a flexible work schedule, supervision towards licensure, and generous paid time off within a supportive team environment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND TIME ON TASK EXPECTATIONS
Comprehensive Recovery Support for individuals and families (60%)
- Scheduled sessions to provide recovery support and ongoing case management assistance
- Develop strong, healthy relationships with participants that support their healing processes and growth in their recovery journey
- Actively identify and support linkages to community resources that support the participant’s goals and interests
- Perform intakes screenings and design recovery plans with new members requesting services
Facilitate groups specific towards recovery education and support (10%)
- Initial and ongoing trainings specific towards the groups being facilitated
- Ongoing documentation processes such as referrals, intakes, data entries, and data reports
- Connecting with community partners regularly to promote groups for referrals
Documentation (20%)
- Complete required electronic documentation and program-specific forms thoroughly, accurately, and on time using various data platforms as required by contract
- Accurately report time worked using TimeWorksPlus
Meetings/Trainings/Supervisions (10%)
- Participate in supervision and self-evaluation
- Participate in required trainings specific towards the recovery field
- Attend and contribute towards scheduled team meetings
REQUIREMENTS
- Intermediate computer skills
- Education and experience in recovery-based field preferred
- Proof of Covid-19 vaccination or exemption
ESSENTIAL TRAITS
- Accepts and supports all pathways to recovery
- Capable of meeting people where they are at and supporting them towards their own self-directed goals
- Strong team player
- Values diversity and inclusion
- Maintains high level of confidentiality and HIPPA Compliance
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22 - $24
