Recovery Support Worker

Easterseals; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Easterseals is seeking a full-time Recovery Support Worker to facilitate client transitions within recovery trajectories. The role entails establishing relationships across community resources and providing essential support in access to sober living and treatment options. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in substance use environments and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills.

Benefits

PTO begins accruing on your first day!

10 Paid Holidays

403(b) employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Wellness programs

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Four years’ experience in a related field.
• Two years’ customer service experience in substance use treatment services.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients in application and interview processes for recovery resources.
• Develop and coordinate community networking for client connections.
• Maintain documentation for daily logs and progress notes.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Computer literacy

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

NH Certified Recovery Support Worker credentials

Job description

We are looking for a Recovery Support Worker to join our team. The individual in this position will work alongside the clinical team to assist with effective transition and contributes to discharge planning by connecting the client with appropriate aftercare resources within their local recovery community. Responsibilities include:

• Establish and maintain positive, effective relationships with all public agencies within the center’s referral area and continue to develop and foster effective inter-disciplinary communication skills with providers, clients, insurance companies and other interested members of the community.
• Ongoing professional networking and communication with transitional, sober living, and scholarship resources.
• Assist the client in application and interview process with transitional, sober living, and scholarship resources as part of their aftercare plan.
• Assist clients’ applying for financial assistance and navigating Medicaid and other available coverage resources.
• Develop, coordinate and participate in community networking to facilitate client connection to their recovery community and self-help groups.
• Establish and maintain relationships with service agencies and volunteers within the local recovery community to aid in the responsibility of organizing and scheduling guest presentations and in-house recovery / self-help groups.
• Support the client’s clinical team in providing referrals to appropriate community resources, facilitating access and communication when multiple services are involved and coordinating services such as management of benefits, housing, and other basic needs to avoid duplication.
• Work collaboratively with internal clinical and medical providers to ensure high quality care.
• Properly and accurately, communicate observations and other data related to the condition of the client to the primary clinician as appropriate.
• Facilitate didactic and recovery groups as directed.
• Develop, coordinate and ensuring active client participation in on campus and community pro-social activities.
• Maintain documentation for daily logs, progress notes and other required data.
• Attend trainings and follow the employee training plan guidelines.
• Make follow up calls to check on clients post discharge.

Qualifications:

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent
• Eligible to obtain NH Certified Recovery Support Worker credentials (CRSW) within 18 months of hire
• Four (4) years’ experience in a related field
• Two (2) years’ customer service experience in a substance use treatment services environment
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff and other service providers, both public and private, on behalf of the clients
• Experience working with culturally and clinically diverse populations.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Computer literacy to maintain and manage case records
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Hours: This is a full-time position.

What’s in it for you? We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time, eligible employees, including:

• PTO begins accruing on your first day!
• 10 Paid Holidays – includes a floating holiday of your choice
• 403(b) employer match up to a maximum of 3%
• Tuition reimbursement after one year of employment
• Student loan repayment for qualifying degrees after one year of employment
• Wellness programs: nutritional counseling services, reimbursement programs for weight loss & tobacco cessation

We are proud to be a recovery-friendly workplace and a NH Veteran-Friendly Business.

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