Recovery Support Specialist 1 | GRSW

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

Why Work for Gandara

Explore the career pathways in Behavioral Health, Substance Use and Recovery, Community Based Clinical services, Adolescent and Family services, Adult Residential, Maintenance and Administration! Whether that is in an entry level or leadership role, Gandara will provide the tools and resources to better enhance your career growth. The opportunities are presented with the ability to transition your skills and experience in meeting the organizations mission. There is grand landscape of opportunities that supports the community we serve, so Join the Gándara team today!

Benefits

• Retirement Plan 403(b)
• Health, Dental, Vision, Pet and Life Insurance
• Paid vacations
• Paid holidays
• 8 discretionary days
• Mileage Reimbursement

Salary

• Hourly Rate | $20

Additional Benefits

• Career Growth Opportunities
• Culturally Diverse population
• Clinical Licensing Support

Job Title

Recovery Support Specialist

Work Location

Holyoke, MA

• Bilingual Candidates Encouraged to Apply
• EOE M/F/D/V
• Union/Non-Union

Job Summary

To work within the SUD team model, establishing open communication, support, and accountability among workers and consumers. They are accountable to the Program Director Director, who is responsible for providing supervision and training. The Recovery Specialist/DCI Staff is one who actively promotes the philosophy of Gándara and maintains a high level of commitment to the program.

Duties and Responsibilities

• To share all expectations of Recovery Specialists/DCI.
• To maintain direct supportive contact with persons served to continually assess their individual needs, especially during stressful/crisis situations.
• To provide advocacy services whenever appropriate for each person served.
• To develop and maintain a working relationship and knowledge of other social service agencies in the community.
• To develop strong, supportive relationships with the persons served.
• To provide for care and safety of all persons served.
• To interact with all persons served in order to assess needs, provide information, discuss problems, set limits, and encourage growth and development.
• To participate in persons served recreational activities.
• To notify supervisory staff immediately in the event of a persons served experiencing a crisis, suspected illegal activity, or any behavior constituting an incident in the program.
• To maintain updated group notes and reporting in accordance to established record keeping procedures.
• To participate in all staff meetings and other required meeting identified by the supervisor.
• To assist program administration with the completion of toxicology screenings.
• To provide orientation of services to persons served family members and community interest groups.
• To provide crisis intervention.
• To provide trauma informed approaches.
• To arrange and provide transportation for persons served to outside appointments when public transportation is not available or recommended.
• To participate in training programs (both external and internal), regularly research materials relative to chemical abuse, mental illness and treatment approaches.
• To acquire and maintain current necessary certifications mandated by the Agency and funding sources.
• To adhere to program and agency policies and procedures.
• To complete hourly rounds and safety checks.
• To observe medication of persons served.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to work with population in recovery.
• Ability to structure and organize job responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Ability to master First Aid, CPR, Defensive Driving and Fire Safety.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication skills.
• Displays sound judgment.
• Ability to provide goal-oriented services.
• Works well as a team member.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.
• Physical and mental demands are located at the end of this job description.

The Gándara Mental Health Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Other

Industries

Individual and Family Services, Mental Health Care, and Non-profit Organizations