Recovery Support Specialist — Growth in Behavioral Health

Gandara Center; Holyoke (MA); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan 403(b)

Health, Dental, Vision, Pet and Life Insurance

Paid vacations

Paid holidays

Mileage Reimbursement

Job summary

A community-based behavioral health organization in Holyoke, MA, seeks a Recovery Support Specialist to work within a supportive team model. Responsibilities include maintaining contact with individuals in recovery, providing advocacy and crisis intervention, and assisting with training programs. The position requires good communication skills, an ability to work with minimal supervision, and a preference for bilingual candidates. Competitive benefits include health insurance and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Ability to work with population in recovery.
• Ability to structure and organize job responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain direct supportive contact with persons served.
• Provide advocacy services as appropriate.
• Develop strong, supportive relationships with persons served.
• Provide crisis intervention.
• Participate in training programs.

Skills

Ability to work with population in recovery

Good verbal and written communication skills

Ability to organize job responsibilities with minimal supervision

Teamwork

Sound judgment

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Job description

A community-based behavioral health organization in Holyoke, MA, seeks a Recovery Support Specialist to work within a supportive team model. Responsibilities include maintaining contact with individuals in recovery, providing advocacy and crisis intervention, and assisting with training programs. The position requires good communication skills, an ability to work with minimal supervision, and a preference for bilingual candidates. Competitive benefits include health insurance and career growth opportunities.