Recovery Specialist - Part-Time Weekends

Chimes; Media (Delaware County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Recovery Specialist to join their team. In this part-time role, you will empower consumers through individualized interventions, helping them achieve self-sufficiency in a supportive environment. Your responsibilities will include providing essential support in areas such as medication management, budgeting, and self-care while advocating for residents' needs. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals seeking recovery. If you're passionate about helping others and thrive in a collaborative setting, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

403(b) with Employer Match

Employee Recognition Programs

Employee Referral Bonus opportunities

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree with 1 year of experience in a related field required.
• Must have clearances and a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized interventions to support consumer self-sufficiency.
• Assist with medication, budgeting, self-care, and counseling.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Crisis intervention

Advocacy

Flexibility

Compassionate support

Education

Associate's Degree in Human Services

Equivalent training/experience

Job description

Our vast array of services— educational, employment, vocational, residential, habilitative, and behavioral health — are delivered through a network of national and international affiliates. This allows us to take a comprehensive, holistic approach to improving the lives of every person we serve — those who receive and those who reap the benefits of our innovative, responsive solutions.

Job Description: In this role, the Recovery Specialist will help each consumer reach a maximum level of self-sufficiency through individualized interventions as well as the support of an overall therapeutic milieu. Interventions are based on service plans developed collaboratively with individual consumers.

Schedule: Part-Time, Weekends

Location: Media, PA

Program: Misa House - Residential Recovery Program

Shifts: Fridays 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm (2nd Shift), Saturdays 7:00 am - 3:00 pm (1st Shift), Saturdays 3:00 pm-11:00 pm (2nd Shift)

Pay Rate: $18/hour

Job Functions:

• Provide services as defined by program description, and best practice standards and in full compliance with licensure standards and Recovery model principles.
• Provide assistance to the program coordinator as well as providing assistance/education in areas of medications, budgeting, self-care, and supportive counseling to the program residents.
• Provide services as dictated by client and program needs.
• Strong communications skills.
• Ability to handle a caseload of 4-5 clients.
• Ability to perform direct care tasks including light housekeeping, cooking, etc. as needed.
• Ability to be a strong advocate for the residents at all times.
• Ability to maintain required documentation to comply with the 2600 regulations.
• Ability to be a team player.
• Ability to provide a wide range of recovery-orientated services to residents.
• Ability to work independently as needed.
• Ability to do van runs daily and accompany residents on medical appointments.
• Ability to administer medication to clients according to DPW medication administration standards.
• Ability to be flexible with schedule changes/shift changes as needed.
• Intervene appropriately in crisis situations.
• Support consumers in maintaining healthy relationships and resolving conflicts.
• Must be compassionate, flexible, and knowledgeable of supportive counseling.
• Must be willing to assist and skill building including occasional hands-on.
• Maintain accurate records of billable services provided by submitting records in a timely manner as dictated by the program.
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned by the direct supervisor.

Minimum Requirements:

Education/Experience: Associate's Degree with 1 year of experience in a human service-related field OR equivalent in training/experience.

Clearances: Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance (if working in an adolescent residential program); Criminal clearance, and Fingerprint federal criminal history; Valid Driver’s license and verification that employee is not on any Medicaid/Medicare Exclusion list.

Note: At the discretion of the Personnel Officer, additional related experience and/or education may be substituted instead of the requirements specified under Education and Experience.

What’s in it for you?

Total Rewards (For Full-Time Employees = >30 hours/week):

• Competitive Pay.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Tuition Reimbursement options.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Dependent, and Transportation).
• Life Insurance.
• Disability Insurance.
• Paid Time Off.
• 403(b) with Employer Match.
• Employee Recognition Programs.
• Employee Referral Bonus opportunities.
• Discounts through “Tickets at Work.”
• And More!

Want to learn more?

To learn more about Chimes, and how you can achieve personal and professional growth within a purpose-driven organization, visit us at: https://chimes.org/Careers.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
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