Recovery Learning Specialist

Recovery Learning Specialist (Full Time)

Join us as a Recovery Learning Specialist to facilitate recovery groups, teaching and supporting participants in navigating WRAP trainings, mental health advanced directives, health screens, budget management, substance use disorder groups, peer support groups, housing options, and other relevant topics.

This is a full‑time in‑office role, Monday‑Friday, 8:30 AM‑4:30 PM.

• Creates and facilitates group curriculum and lesson plans that support adult learning and knowledge discussing recovery skill building, daily world events, and whole health support; creates handouts and maintains documentation to support the group topic.
• Conducts Intakes and Outreach.
• Documents and scans information as required.
• Organizes participants in groups and encourages mutual support.
• Collaborates with participants to identify and access community resources for developing natural supports.
• Supports the development of a participant’s recovery plan, coordinating supports and resources to help each participant become self‑sufficient.
• Obtains necessary information during the intake process and documents progress in MHP’s electronic health records system, ensuring data accuracy by verifying information with the participant; maintains required documentation, including daily logs, progress notes, shift reports, incident reports and housing applications.
• Other duties as assigned to fulfill MHP’s mission.

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• 2 years of related work experience (including internships and volunteer work).
• Credentialed as a Certified Peer Specialist is a plus; if your program is in Delaware, credentialed as a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist is required within 6 months of hire.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Basic computer skills to perform job duties including desktop computing, e‑mail, time sheet management, electronic health records, internet research, etc., and the ability to learn software applications relevant to the position.
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
• Strong oral and written communication, cultural competence, interpersonal relationships and teamwork, attention to detail, customer service, time management, autonomy, problem solving and organization.
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
• Certified or has the ability to be certified in First Aid/CPR.
• If your program has a fully functioning kitchen, and cooks or prepares food, you must be able to obtain a Food Safety Certificate within 6 months of hire.
• Effective November 15, 2021, all new employees will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID‑19 before beginning employment with MHP. Reasonable accommodations will be considered for those with qualifying medical or religious exemptions.

• Sits at a desk with ergonomically appropriate equipment.
• Lifts up to 15 lbs.
• Maintains regular, punctual attendance and is available for a flexible work schedule, including evenings and weekends and/or work holidays/overtime as needed.
• Drives a multi‑passenger van (including at night) and physically supports passengers during ingress/egress as needed and/or assists disabled individuals in an emergency evacuation.
• Remains awake during entire shift, including break times.
• Walks around multiple MHP locations and in the community in areas that may not be handicap accessible; may be required to have the ability to enter, exit and drive personal or agency vehicles and/or public transportation depending on the needs of the department.
• Frequent talking and listening; must be able to talk, listen, retain information and speak clearly and accurately; possible exposure to loud and/or vulgar language and hostile gestures.
• Performs essential job functions while meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards safely and successfully with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform their…