Recovery Support Specialist l Hairston House

1 month ago

Northampton, United States Gandara Mental Health Center, Inc. Full time
Job DescriptionJob 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

Additional Benefits:

  • Career Growth Opportunities
  • Culturally Diverse population
  • Student Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
  • Clinical Licensing Support

Job Title: Residential Support Specialist

Work Location: Northampton, 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
  • Valid Driver's License

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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