Recovery & Independence Specialist

MBI Health Services; Taylor (WA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

MBI Health Services in Taylor, WA seeks a Recovery Support Specialist (RSS) to help clients define and reach their recovery goals within a high‑touch, community‑based program.

You will work with a multi‑disciplinary team, accompany clients to appointments, visit them in their homes and in social settings, teach skills for independence, and connect them with benefits and community resources to support lasting recovery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a human services field.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work in a diverse and fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing assessment of clients’ wants and needs and facilitate the development and updating of the Individualized Recovery Plan.
• Teach clients how to manage their illness through symptom recognition, management, and coping skills.
• Teach skills to facilitate independence and achievement of recovery goals, including daily living and interpersonal skills.
• Provide at least three face‑to‑face contacts per day with clients in the community.
• Assist and support clients in crisis situations.
• Assist clients in applying for benefits (SSI, Medicaid, Section 8, energy assistance, reduced‑fare metro cards).
• Help clients develop natural support networks by locating community resources (AA, self‑help groups, recreational centers).

Skills

Excellent written and oral comms

Basic computer skills (MS Office)

Ability to work in diverse and fast‑pа

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in human services

Job description

MBI Health Services in Taylor, WA seeks a Recovery Support Specialist (RSS) to help clients define and reach their recovery goals within a high‑touch, community‑based program.

You will work with a multi‑disciplinary team, accompany clients to appointments, visit them in their homes and in social settings, teach skills for independence, and connect them with benefits and community resources to support lasting recovery.