Recovery Specialist
About The Position
The Recovery Specialist provides basic supervision and assistance to clients in a residential substance abuse program at the Amethyst Center, a home-like facility in Owensboro, Kentucky serving women with substance use disorders. The center accommodates 16 women in recovery and six infants born to pregnant women in the program, and offers 20 hours per week of activities designed to support sober living and prevent relapse. This is a second-shift position. The Certified Adult Peer Support Specialist (APSS) role uses lived experience to guide and support people in recovery.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Valid Kentucky driver's license and a clean driving record sufficient to be insurable by the agency's liability insurance company.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to establish supportive, trusting relationships with people with severe and persistent substance abuse.
Nice To Haves
- Adult Peer Specialist Certification is strongly preferred; alternatively, willingness and ability to obtain certification within six months of employment.
- Experience in a paid or volunteer position working with people with substance abuse or similar populations, such as people experiencing homelessness or severe addictions.
Responsibilities
- Supervise clients during the shift, including bed checks, meal supervision, taking vital signs, observing self-administration of medication, and supervising passes and visitors.
- Assist office support staff with copying forms, filing, and recombining charts ready for termination as needed.
- Lead the Sunday pass process group or other support groups and document participation for each client.
- Facilitate community-building exercises and orientation groups.
- Manage the logistics of client arrivals and departures.
- Manage follow-up appointments.
- Transport clients to and from CFC, recreational outings, and doctor appointments.
- Monitor and document client behaviors.
- Attend and help document Family Educational groups.
- Foster collaborative working relationships among leadership and management team members and programs.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, and Telehealth.
- Paid time off and nine holidays.
- Retirement plan options.
- Tuition reimbursement and free continuing education units (CEUs).
- Clinical supervision.
- Wellness and employee assistance programs.
- Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)-eligible employer.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
