GILEAD - Recovery Assistant

Oak Hill/Gilead • Clinton, CT

97d • $17 - $20

About The Position

Gilead Community Services is seeking an attentive and recovery-oriented Recovery Assistant to join our multi-disciplinary residential/supported apartment program staff. The Recovery Assistant for Gilead’s Clinton area adult residential/supported apartment program works providing coaching, mentoring, advocacy, educational, and supportive services in a program serving adults with major mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders. The person in this role will be working in a one-on-one capacity with a specific client. The individual in this role also performs or assists with household chores and provides teaching and training in areas such as money management, daily living skills, and the development of vocational skills. Applicants with no experience and interested in entering the mental healthcare or direct-care field, or individuals seeking a career change are encouraged to apply to this position. The schedule for this position will be flexible and based on the needs of the client.

Requirements

• High school diploma; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Must maintain and provide proof of valid driver’s license and automobile insurance in good standing
• Reliable use of personal vehicle as needed

Responsibilities

• Understanding needs of clients experiencing severe and prolonged mental health and substance abuse disorders through Gilead’s training and education
• Assisting with meal preparation, household chores, shopping, cleaning, laundry, and money management, in the teaching of daily living skills
• Providing rehabilitation option services for individuals in areas including nutrition, clothing, basic care skills, spirituality, financial management, etc.
• Providing recovery-oriented services with an emphasis on dignity, respect, and inclusion of family and other natural supports
• Assisting with coordination and provision of transportation to treatment, community and social outings, and other essential appointments
• Working with the treatment team to support clients’ mental health, providing education and training regarding symptom management, and assessing for risks as necessary
• Acting with compassion, integrity, and ethics.

Benefits

• Generous paid vacation, sick, and personal time plus paid holidays
• Affordable, employer-sponsored medical and dental insurance (Gilead pays 88%)
• Employer-provided long-term disability and life insurance (Gilead pays 100%)
• Hands-on learning experience and supervision
• Scholarship, tuition reimbursement, and professional development opportunities
• Paid training, education, and certification as necessary (including CPR training)

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees