Recovery Specialist Full time

Horizon Services, Inc. • Albuquerque, NM

3d • $16 - $20

About The Position

Horizon Services, Inc. (HSI) is a nonprofit established in 1974 that offers addiction treatment with the goal of reducing substance use and mental health related challenges for people from all walks of life, including those from some of the most disenfranchised and marginalized communities. We practice our values of Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Compassion to provide youth prevention, youth and adult outpatient, sobering programs, withdrawal management, and co-occurring capable residential programs to support the well-being of women, men, youth, LGBTQIA+, and BIPOC clients to live healthy, fulfilling and constructive lives. HSI is an inclusive workplace and a learning community where our collective experiences
enrich each other’s growth.

The Recovery Specialist I, II, III position is a key position in carrying out daily activities and establishing connections with program participants at the Sobering Center. The position is central to monitoring and maintaining organization, structure, and safety for all staff, clients, and community members arriving and or residing at the Sobering Center.

In this role, you’ll make a difference in the lives of people with substance abuse challenges, and often with co-occurring conditions. You’ll use and grow your skills in compassionate care, crisis intervention and de-escalation, in a supportive and inclusive work environment. You’ll have the opportunity provide our community with substance abuse treatment to help people who are just discovering possibilities in their journey, going from a place of hopelessness to a place where they are valued and have the potential for a better life.

Requirements

• Years of client monitoring experience working directly with SUD populations (RS I) 0-1 year
• Basic academic knowledge and understanding of Substance Use
• Pursue accredited peer support certification or be certified peer specialist with New Mexico.
• Must have a NM driver’s license and a good driving record in good standing
• Fluency in at least one of New Mexico threshold languages (Vietnamese, Mandarin, Cantonese, Dari, Arabic, Swahili, Kinyarwanda, and Diné (Navajo)
• Experience in monitoring safety and daily activities
• Experience observing and monitoring SUD clients in a residential setting
• Demonstrated ability to remain emotionally stable when faced with hostility or aggression.
• Ability to time-manage and prioritize
• Demonstrated ability to maintain facility cleanliness using facility standards

Responsibilities

• Monitor and observe Sobering Center client behavior and activity to ensure clients are safe, accounted for and stable.
• Must work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team at the Sobering Center
• Create and maintain a safe, welcoming environment for all clients at all times.
• Maintain facility cleanliness and organization daily. Primarily peer roles for those with lived experience.
• Understand best practices of the helping profession, including self-disclosure, professional boundaries, and ethics.
• Trained in crisis de-escalation.
• Responsible for client rounding using RFID monitoring technology.
• Ensure clients are safely stabilizing during observation rounds.
• Conduct screenings for participant needs and readiness for change.
• Provide recommendations for referrals based on assessment needs.
• Conduct screenings and assessments, having relevant registrations or certifications.
• Coordinate the administration of the VI-SPDAT assessment.
• Monitor and observe Sobering Center client behavior and activity to ensure clients are safe, accounted for and stable.
• Provide assistance with transportation and emergency response.

Benefits

• Generous contribution medical, dental, Life and LTD for the employee and 50% for any dependents medical and dental coverage.
• Training and CEU opportunities.
• And of course, the opportunity to meaningfully contribute to a team of mindful, caring and passionate people at work every day!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed