Community Recovery Specialist

Resources For Human Development; Slatington (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate individuals to support residents in their daily lives and treatment. This role emphasizes skill building for independent living, including employment and medication management. You'll work closely with a small caseload, ensuring each resident progresses towards greater independence. With a commitment to professionalism and the values of the organization, you will engage in counseling and community integration. The position offers a supportive environment with a comprehensive benefits package, including a sign-on bonus and generous PTO, making it a rewarding opportunity for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of others.

Benefits

Full Benefits Package

Generous PTO Plan

Free Virtual Fitness Classes

Scholarship and Tuition Programs

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma with three years experience in a related field.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily support for residents in daily living and self-care.
• Manage a caseload of 1-3 residents focusing on skill building and community integration.

Skills

Skill building

Medication management

Documentation

Counseling

Community integration

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Description

CRS is primarily responsible for providing daily support for residents in relation to daily living, self-care, support as it relates to treatment being received. Model behavior that is consistent with treatment outcomes. Facilitate individual and group counseling. A commitment to the RHD values should be demonstrated as job duties are performed.

• Assisting residents in skill building with a focus on independent living; employment, education, money management, medication management, transportation, meal preparation, shopping for household goods, site cleanliness, housing searches, roommate matching and social skills development.
• Assisting residents with appointments, following up with medical care and managing medications.
• Managing a caseload of 1-3 residents with the goal of moving them onto a lesser level of care in one year's time.
• Focusing on Psychiatric Rehabilitation principles while implementing the phase system, service planning, skill building, goal planning and community integration.
• Keeping detailed documentation of progress through daily notes, service- planning, goal documentation and medication monitoring/MAR.
• Attending weekly team meetings, engaging in supervision with site lead (minimum once a month), attending monthly all staff meetings and meeting with psychiatric rehabilitation specialist as needed to focus on any barriers in service planning and skill building with residents.
• Ensuring compliance with all programmatic and corporate procedures and protocols as they apply to staff, residents, and the program.
• Informing management of any kind and all incidents which may affect the welfare of staff, residents, or the program immediately.
• Conducting oneself in a manner that exemplifies professionalism, fairness and compassion at all times.
• CRS should have a minimum of a high school diploma with three years experience in a related field.
• All other duties as directed.

Advantages of Working with RHD

• $750 Sign On Bonus part-time
• Full Benefits Package
• Generous PTO Plan
• Free Virtual Fitness Classes
• Scholarship and Tuition Programs

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred, High School Diploma required
• Current and valid driver's license with ability to travel to programs
• Criminal record clearances, as dictated by the assigned programs
• Minimum of three years' experience working directly with individuals diagnosed with mental health or IDD

Resources for Human Development is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, veteran, or disability status.