Family Recovery Support Specialist - Bilingual Preferred

Making Opportunity Count; Fitchburg (MA); On-site; USD 31,684 - 38,076; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

15 Paid Vacation Days

12 Paid Sick Days

13 Paid Holidays

Student Loan Forgiveness Assistance

Pet Insurance

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

A community support organization is looking for a Family Recovery Support Specialist to assist families affected by opioid use. The specialist will provide education and support, help navigate various systems, and collaborate with providers. Candidates should have a high school diploma, 3 years of sustained recovery, and experience in this area. Strong communication skills and bilingual capabilities are preferred. This position offers a competitive hourly wage and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Must be in sustained recovery for at least 3 years.
• Experience supporting families affected by opioid use.
• Able to share personal experiences to build trust.

Responsibilities

• Provide parenting and peer recovery education to families.
• Assist parents in navigating healthcare and social service systems.
• Collaborate with providers to support evidence-based services.

Skills

Recovery Coach Model understanding

Strong communication skills

Planning and facilitation of groups

Bilingual skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Family Recovery Support Specialist - Bilingual Preferred

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About Making Opportunity Count

MOC’s mission is to empower families to achieve economic security by eliminating barriers and creating opportunities. To alleviate poverty, we deliver a variety of services including childcare, education, workforce development, nutrition, health, and community and housing support.

Position Overview

The Family Recovery Support Specialist (FRSS) is responsible for providing support to pregnant, postpartum women, and parenting men and women experiencing Opiate Use Disorder. The FRSS will enhance services and access to treatment and recovery by drawing on their personal knowledge and experience. The FRSS will use evidence-based interventions to address attachment, parenting, and child development. He/she will provide assessments, outreach, advocacy, referral, and coordination of services for parents, their dependent children, and family members. Using a Plan of Safe Care, the FRSS will collaborate with treating providers, family members, community partners and state agencies to help organize and facilitate access to services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide parenting and peer recovery education and support to families with children, prenatal through kindergarten, according to Parents as Teachers home visiting model requirements
• Assist parents to build skills that help promote their own recovery and self-sufficiency and provide education about how to take an active role in their own treatment
• Understand and fully support the Recovery Coach Model
• Help families navigate the healthcare system and social service system; accompany parents/families to appointments and meetings as needed
• Work collaboratively with other providers to support evidence-based services to families in recovery
• Maintain confidentiality, keep accurate records, and maintain and submit all required family and program documentation
• Assist with planning and delivery of parent groups and events
• Flexible hours that may require evening work to accommodate the schedules of the families we serve
• Ability to work remotely from home with reliable access to internet
• Other duties assigned

Required Qualifications and Skills

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Must be in sustained recovery for at least 3 years and have considerable knowledge of the addiction treatment services system and support services
• Experience with providing support for individuals and/or families affected by opioid use
• Must be a parent
• Ability to share one’s own personal experiences and recovery story with the purpose and intent to build trust and collaboration with persons
• Recovery Coach Academy Certificate or ability to obtain Certified Recovery Coach Academy status within 4 months of hire date
• Excellent organization skills, computer skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to quickly learn and effectively use new software programs, and ability to learn new software programs
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, outstanding interpersonal skills, and ability to motivate and effectively work with clients to achieve goals
• Experience with planning and facilitation of groups
• A valid Driver’s license and use of a vehicle is required
• Bilingual skills are preferred

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand or sit for long periods of time, walk, bend, squat, sit on floor and climb stairs
• Excellent auditory, verbal and sensory skills and abilities
• Ability to travel to and from clients’ homes, community events, and to required training sessions as identified by MOC

Compensation and Benefits

A salary within the range43 to $27.64 per hour will be provided to the successful candidate having met the minimum requirements for the position consistent with MOC compensation philosophy. The candidate’s exact placement will be determined based on factors consistent with MOC’s compensation framework. MOC offers a competitive benefits package including:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 15 Paid Vacation Days
• 12 Paid Sick Days
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Student Loan Forgiveness Assistance
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Discounts
• Professional Development Opportunities
• On-Demand early pay access
• Immediate 403b Employer Contribution, 100% Vesting on Day One!

EEO Statement

Making Opportunity Count is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Seniority level: Entry level | Employment type: Full-time | Job function: Other | Industries: Non-profit Organization Management