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Recovery Coach
Career Insights for Social / Human Services Assistant
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What they do
A Social or Human Services Assistant assists with identifying and arranging community services for clients. Works with social workers and other human services professionals. Helps with rehabilitation for people with disabilities or those in recovery, or coordinates home care services for the elderly; may also coordinate housing or job training assistance for immigrants, veterans, former inmates or families in crisis.
$41,212 / year median in Indiana
+7% projected growth
Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
SUMMARYOF POSITION
Assists clients with personal recovery goals, helps clients develop natural support systems, and coaches clients to advocate for themselves within their healthcare systems. This is a team environment where collaboration, respect and support are key to the daily operation of the Community Engagement Center which each person participates in.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Facilitates client's use of family, social and community resources, acting as an advocate with external resources and agencies and self-help programs. Provide individual, group and family counseling covering psycho-educational, addictions, daily living skills and activity therapy. Develop, implement and monitor clinically and fiscally responsible individualized treatment/discharge plans. Participate in treatment team meetings for the purpose of summarizing, reviewing and developing client's treatment goals, progress and use of services. Maintain necessary communications and reporting with referral sources and other involved parties as approved by the client; provides testimony in court in regard to client's behavior and condition when requested. Meet billable hour productivity standards. CompleteANSA/CANS
assessments and reassessments on time. Complete clinical documentation within two business days of the service provided. Complete treatment plans and other clinical service authorizations in a timely manner.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES QUALIFICATIONS
Education Level Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university preferred, preferably in psychology, social work, or a related field. Experience equivalency considered in place of education requirement. Years of Experience Experience working and/or volunteering within the behavioral health, criminal justice, or social services field can be considered in place of degree. Personal experience with recovery from substances is helpful, but not required. Certification/LicensureN/A PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Standing- 10% Sitting
- 90% Squatting
- Occasional Kneeling
- Occasional Bending
- Occasional Driving
- Occasional Lifting
Occasional Time Type:
Full timePay Range:
$18.20- 25.