Recovery Counselor/Case Manager

COMHAR, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A local human services organization is seeking a dedicated individual to support the recovery process of individuals through hands-on assistance and education. Candidates should have a relevant degree along with applicable experience in mental health services. Responsibilities include providing recovery opportunities, educating clients about service options, and assisting with transportation to necessary services. A valid PA driver’s license and willingness to work flexible hours are required.

Qualifications

• B.A. in human service field with 2 years of mental health experience, or equivalent with more experience.
• Valid PA driver’s license required.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide recovery opportunities for individuals in a supportive environment.
• Educate individuals on service options and choices.
• Facilitate client transportation to various services.
• Promote use of natural resources through local venues of interest.
• Assist in developing wellness and sense of self-worth.
• Provide warmline cell phone coverage on a rotating basis.
• Escort individuals to medical appointments, hospitals, food bank, DPW, shelter/housing, etc.
• Assist Welcome Center with transporting people to identified services.

Skills

Skills needed to facilitate recovery

Coaching and motivation

Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word

Knowledge of community resources

Education

B.A. in human service field

CPS certification

H.S. diploma

CPS certification

Job description

Description

1. Provide opportunities for individuals receiving services to direct their own recovery process
2. Teach, coach, and motivate, individuals in the acquisition and utilization of skills needed to facilitate their recovery
3. Educate and accompany individuals around available service options and choices such as Literacy classes, GED, Employment, Volunteerism, Social Activities
4. Promote and introduce the use of natural resources through normal venues of interest
5. Facilitate the development of a sense of wellness and self worth
6. Provide warmline cell phone coverage on a rotating basis.
7. Escort individuals from HOPE & Welcome Center to medical appointments, hospitals, food bank, DPW, shelter/housing etc.
8. Help in Welcome Center to transport people to services identified/needed

Requirements

B.A. in human service field and 2 years of mental health direct care experience, which include 60 hours of psychiatric rehabilitation training or 2 years of experience in psychiatric rehabilitation; or an associate degree or equivalency and 4 years of mental health direct care experience, which must include either 60 hours of psychiatric rehabilitation training or 2 years of experience in psychiatric rehabilitation; H.S. plus 3 years mental health/psych rehab experience; CPS certification plus 2 years mental health/psych rehab experience.

* Note: Current staff will have an opportunity to obtain training and experience within a 1 year time period.

Ø Valid PA driver’s license

Ø Demonstrated computer proficiency in Microsoft Word.

Ø Knowledge (or willingness to learn about) community resources in Philadelphia area.

Ø Willingness to work flexible work schedule to include some evenings, weekends, and holiday hours.