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Job Summary We are seeking a proactive Part-time Recovery Assistant to join our dedicated team in providing exceptional substance abuse and mental health support. In this vital role, you will work closely with individuals facing various challenges, including but not limited to substance use disorders, and mental health concerns such as PTSD, depression and or anxiety. Your primary focus will be to promote recovery, stability, and well-being through personalized care, crisis intervention, and behavior management strategies. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve in our community. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following (other duties may be assigned)

• Works in conjunction with the facility and its mission of providing a safe, drug and alcohol free environment in which residents can work on their recovery
• Will assist in the liaisons relationship between the community and the facility and will inform the S.T.A.R. House Director of any issues to be addressed. Will work in conjunction with Director to market the facility's services to current and potential community referral agencies.
• Actively participates in residents intake, discharge and care plan development.
• Will assist residents in navigating other community service and support systems, i.e. legal, JFS, AA/NA, treatment agencies, etc.
• Responsible for room and safety checks, and directly observe urine collections
• Provide assistance aimed at supporting community functioning and independence, i.e. shopping, laundry, budgeting, using public transportation, and meeting attendance
• Provide supportive services during times of resident relapse/crisis
• Assures that all residents adhere to program and policy requirements and will routinely log outcomes and participation.
• Maintains a team approach through communication, documentations, following policies and planning with facility staff. Will participate in assigned training and team development meetings.
• Participates in weekly S.T.A.R. House meetings.
• Will work closely with community mental health and addictions staff and court staff to promote high quality and effective services by strategizing and promoting communications and cooperation.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, meetings and conferences
• Maintain a safe environment by following emergency protocols
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism

Minimum Requirements:

• Willing to work holidays, weekends and all shifts
• Valid driver's license
• Able to pass a drug screen
• Willing to undergo a background check in accordance with local laws and regulations
• Certified in CPR/First Aid or be willing to be certified within 60 days of start of employment

Education and or Experience:

High School Diploma or GED. Experience in Security, and/or Criminal Justice preferred. An understanding of recovery and recovery-based programming with chemical dependency is helpful.

Pay:

$19.21 per hour

Benefits:

Paid time off Retirement plan People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location:

In person