Recovery Specialist- Male

Starting Rate: $18.50/hour

Schedule:
Tuesday through Saturday 8pm-4pm

The Recovery Specialist assists in the oversight of daily activities within the assigned program, maintaining a milieu environment conducive to the goal of substance-free living while ensuring the safety of residents.

• Supervise daily activities of individuals served within the program; provide crisis management and mediation.
• Accurately maintain shift communication logs.
• Provide all safety checks throughout the day and overnight hours.
• Provide medication observation and adhere to medication observation policies.
• Assist and participate in all regularly scheduled social recovery activities and services occurring during assigned shift.
• Support the peer-driven social model within the milieu by empowering residents in conflict resolution and decision-making.
• Assist with coordination of program food and supply needs as required.
• Transport residents or accompany them to appointments/meetings as assigned.
• Ensure a clean, safe, and home-like environment for residents.
• Remain alert at all times throughout scheduled work shift.
• Participate in core training and maintain certification of required trainings.
• Attend and actively participate in supervision and staff meetings.
• Ensure that individuals we support are treated with dignity and respect in accordance with Advocates Human Rights Policy.
• Perform all duties in accordance with the agency's policies and procedures.
• Strictly follow all agency Performance Standards.

• High school diploma or GED with a minimum of one year experience in human services.
• Understanding of the disease concept of addiction and knowledge of multiple pathways to recovery.
• If applicable, a minimum of three continuous years of sobriety.
• Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Effective communication skills, including written communication and good judgment.
• Ability to read English and communicate effectively in the primary language of the program to which they are assigned.
• Sensitivity to the needs of the population.
• High energy level and ability to function in a team atmosphere.

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