Recovery Support Specialist 1| Avanzando

Recovery Specialist - 3rd Shift - Full Time and Part Time

We are looking for a Recovery Specialist to work on a Part-time 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 assess their individual needs
• To transport clients to appointments as needed
• Acquire and maintain necessary certifications mandated by the Agency and licensing standards
• Facilitate treatment groups
• 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.

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