Human Service Specialist Hurricane

Human Service Specialist - FT, Hurricane

Starting Wage: $17.51/hour (+$2/hr override for graveyard shifts, 7pm - 7am)

Greatest need for Day Shift availability (7am to 7pm)

POSTING CLOSES MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2026 AT 8:00 A.M. MT

Schedule:

12-hour shifts. Facility is open 24/7/365.

Looking for applicants interested in full-time or part-time on-call work with experience interacting with those impacted by substance use disorders and/or mental illness and easily connect with this population. Prior experience as a behavioral technician, CNA, or in other social programs preferred as this team member will perform a variety of entry level duties as needed to provide residential support, skills training and case management services to adult clients in Mental Health / Substance Use Disorder crisis.

This position requires that employee be able to respond to medical / behavioral emergencies quickly and effectively, while maintaining composure in a fast-paced work environment. Shifts are either day (7am - 7pm) or graveyard (7pm - 7am). Graveyard shifts have a $2.00 an hour shift differential.

Full-time position comes with a full benefits package. Full-time position works rotating weekends.

• Develop a positive and supportive relationship with clients.
• Works independently with minimal supervision as well as effectively as a team contributor while understanding the necessity of communicating / coordinating client care with other employees and associated organizations including local mental health entities and area law enforcement.
• Assists clients in developing skills and resources aimed at achieving individual success in recovery.
• Coordination of services and resource allocation from admission through discharge.
• Observes client status at admission and throughout their stay while documenting findings in the electronic heath record.
• Completes all necessary paperwork/documentation including progress notes, discharge notes, safety plans, correspondence and other required documentation in an accurate, thorough, and timely manner.
• Attends staff training and completes e-learning assignments prior to expiration.
• Provides shift coverage: arrives promptly according to schedule, confers with supervisor over any schedule changes. Will work evenings and weekends when scheduled.
• Uses AEGIS intervention to diffuse client escalations.

Assists clients in the development of their Individual Recovery Plan by helping them:

• articulate personal goals for recovery,
• determining reasonable and holistic steps to move toward recovery,
• identifying personal strengths in daily living and recovery skills to help reach recovery goals.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED
• Some college education in psychology, social work or related field preferred
• Prior experience working in a social service program preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

• Able to pass background check (BCI)
• CPR/First Aid certification (secure within six months of hire and upon expiration)

A. Some knowledge of substance use disorders and treatment programs; some knowledge of community and regional resources engaged in social problem solving; some knowledge of personal financial management; some knowledge of practical consumer buying practices.

B. Ability to: develop effective professional working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, clients, and the public; to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; to work independently and manage work assignments in a high interpersonal contact environment; to maintain appropriate professional boundaries and follow ethical guidelines and Center/Program policies, procedures, and protocols.

C. Demonstrates skills: in establishing…