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Recovery Specialists - Relief

Center for Human Development (CHD)

#Background Screening #CORI Check #Motor Vehicle Record Check #Urine Collection #Per Diem #Intervention #Substance Abuse #Support Services #Parenting

Quick overview

The Recovery Specialist works within a team model to assist families needing substance abuse treatment by providing necessary education and support to maintain recovery. Additional duties include transferring program information, mediating resident concerns, coordinating with community organizations, and providing intervention and support services.

Requirements summary

A high school education or better is required, though knowledge in the recovery field is preferred. Critical requirements include strong written and verbal communication skills, computer proficiency, the ability to monitor female clients during urine collection, and possessing a reliable vehicle.

high schoolTeamworkCommunicationCoordinationRecord KeepingMediationInterventionParenting SupportSubstance Abuse TreatmentSupport ServicesUrine Collection Monitoring

Job description

Center for Human Development, CHD, is currently seeking per diem Recovery Specialists for our Grace House residential program.

Grace House is a residential treatment program for mothers in early recovery located in Northampton, MA. The program can house up to fourteen mothers with children in a collective living environment, where they share space and resources in an effort to build a recovery community and encourage peaceful living. As a therapeutic setting, we strive to provide each family with a safe, nurturing environment where mothers and their children can experience success.

Your role as a Recovery Specialist

The Recovery Specialist works within the Agency’s team model, establishing open communication, support, and assists families in need of substance abuse treatment by providing the education and support needed to maintain a life in recovery. As a therapeutic setting, we strive to provide each family with a safe, nurturing environment where mothers and their children can experience success. Additional duties include, but are not limited to:
Transfers written and verbal program information to staff and electronically
Mediates concerns between residents
Coordinate with community organizations to identify and address the needs of the clients
Provide intervention and support services
Assist clients in achieving success in their role as a parent in active recovery.

Requirements

High school or better required.
1 years experience working in the substance use/mental health field preferred
Written and verbal communication skills are critical as is the ability to work with computers
Staff will monitor female clients during urine collection for for substance use screening purposes and conduct periodic room checks
Female applicants encouraged to apply
All positions require a background screening including a CORI and motor vehicle record check, as well as a reliable vehicle

Per Diem pay rate is $18.00/hr.

Schedule

Flexible - We have per diem openings for all three shifts for this 24/7 program.

AT CENTER FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT (CHD), Care Finds a Way

The Center for Human Development (CHD) provides a broad range of high quality, community-oriented human services dedicated to promoting, enhancing, and protecting the dignity and welfare of people in need. At CHD we are celebrating differences, inclusion is not just a policy- it is a daily practice. Multicultural, multilingual, and fluent in sign language, CHD is a reflection of those we serve.

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