GILEAD - Recovery Assistant 12RA2

Gilead Community Services Inc.; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Recovery Assistant to support men in a supervised apartment program. This rewarding role involves coaching and mentoring individuals facing mental health challenges, helping them develop essential life skills, and ensuring their dignity and respect in the recovery process. The position offers flexible hours and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the community. With a commitment to personal growth and professional development, this opportunity is ideal for those looking to enter the mental healthcare field or seeking a career change. Join a team dedicated to excellence in service and support.

Benefits

Generous paid vacation

Employer-sponsored medical insurance

Employer-sponsored dental insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Hands-on learning experience

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Paid training and certification

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; higher education preferred.
• Valid driver's license and reliable personal vehicle needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with daily living skills and household chores.
• Provide recovery-oriented services emphasizing dignity and respect.
• Coordinate transportation to treatment and community outings.

Skills

Coaching

Mentoring

Advocacy

Daily Living Skills

Money Management

Vocational Skills Development

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Posted Monday, December 5, 2022 at 5:00 AM

Established in 1968, Gilead has over 50 years of experience providing the highest quality services that support each person’s recovery from mental health or substance use challenges in their lives. Gilead empowers personal growth, independence and recovery through improved mental health, physical well-being, and community integration. Gilead’s supportive and collaborative services are marked by excellence, compassion, innovation, and integrity.

Recovery Assistant-Residential Program (Adult) 12RA2

Gilead Community Services is seeking an attentive and recovery-oriented Recovery Assistant to join our multi-disciplinary team in our supervised apartment program for men.

About the position:

The Recovery Assistant for Gilead’s Middletown area adult supervised apartment program works 32 hours, Thursday and Friday 3p-11p, Saturday and Sunday 1p-9p providing coaching, mentoring, advocacy, educational, and supportive services in a program serving men with major mental illness who require intensive supports to reside in a community setting. The individual in this role also performs or assists with household chores and provides teaching and training in areas such as money management, daily living skills, and the development of vocational skills. Applicants with no experience and interested in entering the mental healthcare or direct-care field, or individuals seeking a career change are encouraged to apply to this position.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Must maintain and provide proof of valid driver’s license and automobile insurance in good standing
• Reliable use of personal vehicle as needed

Benefits:

• Generous paid vacation, sick, and personal time plus paid holidays
• Affordable, employer-sponsored medical and dental insurance (Gilead pays 88%)
• Employer-provided long-term disability and life insurance (Gilead pays 100%)
• Hands-on learning experience and supervision
• Scholarship, tuition reimbursement, and professional development opportunities
• Paid training, education, and certification as necessary (including CPR training)

This is a union position and pays $17.07-$20.18 per hour dependent on level of education.

Responsibilities:

• Understanding needs of clients experiencing severe and prolonged mental health and substance abuse disorders through Gilead’s training and education
• Assisting with meal preparation, household chores, shopping, cleaning, laundry, and money management, in the teaching of daily living skills
• Providing recovery-oriented services with an emphasis on dignity, respect, and inclusion of family and other natural supports
• Assisting with coordination and provision of transportation to treatment, community and social outings, and other essential appointments
• Working with the treatment team to support clients’ mental health, providing education and training regarding symptom management, and assessing for risks as necessary
• Acting with compassion, integrity, and ethics.

Gilead employees are held to standards and regulations set by the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) and other regulatory bodies. These standards are outlined in Gilead’s “Standards of Conduct” policy. It’s important that these standards and regulations are met through all duties performed, outcomes achieved, and conditions kept within the organization.

Date Posted: 12/05/2022

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