Recovery Support Specialist II | Los Campeones

Gandara Center; Chicopee (MA); On-site; USD 25,003 - 35,610; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision, Pet and Life Insurance

Paid vacations

Mileage Reimbursement

Job summary

A community-focused health provider is seeking a Recovery Specialist to join their Substance Use Disorder program in Ludlow, MA. The role involves maintaining supportive contact with residents, transporting clients, and collaborating with other healthcare professionals. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma, relevant experience, and be bilingual in Spanish and English. This position offers a competitive hourly rate of $22 along with benefits like health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must have the availability of an automobile to transport clients.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain direct supportive contact with residents.
• Transport clients to appointments as needed.
• Develop strong, supportive relationships with clients.
• Collaborate with other departments for coordinated care.

Skills

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Experience with psychiatric clients

Strong communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in human service field

Job description

Job Title: Recovery Specialist

Work Location: Ludlow, MA

*Bilingual Candidates Encouraged to Apply

*EOE M/F/D/V

*Union/Non-Union

Locations

Showing 1 location. 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!

Job Summary

We are looking for a Recovery Specialist to work on a Relief basis within our Substance Use Disorder residential program team model to actively promote the philosophy of Gandara Center and maintain a high level of commitment to the program. To assist clients to remain actively involved in the milieu and attend to their needs, especially during stressful and crisis situations. They will provide advocacy and safety with the milieu and when supervising clients off-site and notify supervisors immediately in the event of a client or milieu crisis, suspected illegal activity, or any behavior constituting an incident in the program.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain direct supportive contact with residents to continually asses their individual needs
• To transport clients to appointments as needed
• Acquire and maintain necessary certifications mandated by the Agency and licensing standards
• Develop strong, supportive relationships with clients, providing for their safety and care
• Collaborate with other departments in settings where care must be coordinated between medical, MAT, and psychiatric and behavioral needs

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree in human service field preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience working with psychiatric clients preferred.
• Must have availability of an automobile to transport clients or perform other supportive services as necessary.
• Bilingual Preferred (Spanish/English)

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, Pet and Life Insurance
• Paid vacations
• Paid holidays
• 8 discretionary days
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Hourly Rate| $22

• Culturally Diverse population
• Student Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
• Clinical Licensing Support

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.

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