Recovery Specialists - Relief

CHD Brand; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The Center for Human Development (CHD) is seeking per diem Recovery Specialists for the Grace House residential program in Northampton, MA. Grace House serves mothers in early recovery with a shared living environment for up to fourteen families, aiming to provide a safe, nurturing space where mothers and children can succeed.

The Recovery Specialist will work in a team, provide education and support to maintain recovery, and coordinate with staff to meet residents’ needs.

Qualifications

• High school or better required.
• 1 year experience in substance use/mental health field preferred.
• Written and verbal communication skills are critical and computer skills are needed.
• Staff will monitor female clients during urine collection for substance use screening and conduct periodic room checks.
• Female applicants encouraged to apply.
• All positions require a background screening including CORI and motor vehicle record check, as well as a reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Transfer written and verbal program information to staff and electronically.
• Mediates concerns between residents.
• Coordinate with community organizations to identify and address the needs of the clients.
• Provide intervention and support services.
• Assist clients in achieving success in their role as a parent in active recovery.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Center for Human Development, CHD, is currently seeking per diem Recovery Specialists for our Grace House residential program.

Grace House is a residential treatment program for mothers in early recovery located in Northampton, MA. The program can house up to fourteen mothers with children in a collective living environment, where they share space and resources in an effort to build a recovery community and encourage peaceful living. As a therapeutic setting, we strive to provide each family with a safe, nurturing environment where mothers and their children can experience success.

Your role as a Recovery Specialist:

The Recovery Specialist works within the Agency’s team model, establishing open communication, support, and assists families in need of substance abuse treatment by providing the education and support needed to maintain a life in recovery. As a therapeutic setting, we strive to provide each family with a safe, nurturing environment where mothers and their children can experience success. Additional duties include, but are not limited to:

• Transfers written and verbal program information to staff and electronically
• Mediates concerns between residents
• Coordinate with community organizations to identify and address the needs of the clients
• Provide intervention and support services
• Assist clients in achieving success in their role as a parent in active recovery.

REQUIREMENTS:

• High school or better required.
• 1 years experience working in the substance use/mental health field preferred
• Written and verbal communication skills are critical as is the ability to work with computers
• Staff will monitor female clients during urine collection for for substance use screening purposes and conduct periodic room checks
• Female applicants encouraged to apply
• All positions require a background screening including a CORI and motor vehicle record check, as well as a reliable vehicle

Per Diem pay rate is $18.00/hr.

Schedule: Flexible - We have per diem openings for all three shifts for this 24/7 program.

AT CENTER FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT (CHD), Care Finds a Way:

The Center for Human Development (CHD) provides a broad range of high quality, community-oriented human services dedicated to promoting, enhancing, and protecting the dignity and welfare of people in need. At CHD we are celebrating differences, inclusion is not just a policy- it is a daily practice. Multicultural, multilingual, and fluent in sign language, CHD is a reflection of those we serve.