Recovery Residential Specialist
CHD Careers•South Hadley, MA
•Onsite
About The Position
The Center for Human Development (CHD) is seeking Recovery Residential Specialists (RRS) to join their team. The RRS will work within a group home setting with clients overcoming addiction. CHD's Aster House serves community members living with a dual diagnosis of mental health and addiction. This therapeutic setting is designed to be a bridge to a more permanent setting or independent living.
Requirements
- High level of emotional intelligence and understanding of people living with addiction, mental illness, and in recovery.
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Empathy for others.
- Demonstrated commitment to serving those with significant needs.
- Ability to work well within a team model and independently.
- Computer skills necessary.
- Must have a vehicle for work use and current driver's license.
- Ability to complete medication administration training.
- Must complete and pass background record screening process.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct services to program clients in a group home setting.
- Support clients' activities of daily living.
- Administer medications as needed.
- Advocate for individuals in various community settings.
- Provide opportunities to optimize clients' independence, rehabilitation, and recovery.
- Develop professional and supportive relationships with clients.
- Provide informal counseling and guidance with a person-centered focus.
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Earned vacation time
- Paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
