What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recovery Support Specialist/Recovery Home Manager position at Will County Court Services/Probation Department?
Provide recovery support to Problem-Solving Court participants and alumni and manage recovery home. Reside at and manage daily operations at Will County-owned recovery home, including being present in the home between 11:00pm and 6:00am daily. Conduct nightly checks to ensure all residents are present and maintain log of nightly checks. Become familiar with alarm system and arm and disable alarm daily. Orient new residents to the rules and expectations of the recovery home and screen new residents’ belongings. Facilitate resident discharge. Conduct weekly community meeting for residents. Assign and coordinate house chores and cleaning duties and inspect recovery home for cleanliness. Monitor resident behavior and activities and report to Problem-Solving Court staff. Report maintenance needs to Problem-Solving Court Coordinator. Maintain records on all residents, including documentation of orientation. Become familiar with recovery home handbooks and follow recovery home policies and procedures. Model recovery to residents. Perform and observe drug testing for residents. Facilitate recovery support meetings for program participants. Familiarize program participants with 12-step programs and other recovery support services. Maintain working relationships with community organizations and members of the recovery community. Attend conferences and workshops (ICB, All Rise, etc.) Develop and coordinate alumni support program. Occasionally provide transport or residents and program participants. Perform all other duties as assigned.
CPRSS or CRSS Certification or willingness to obtain within two years of hire. Familiarity with Microsoft Office products. Good oral and written communications skills. Must undergo background check and driving abstract. Must possess a valid driver's license. At least five years of sustained recovery from all illicit substances, alcohol, and cannabis.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Night shift
Work Location: Remote
Salary : $45,000
