Recovery Specialist - Full Time, 1st Shift

Chimes•Drexel Hill, PA

4d•$18 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

Our vast array of services — educational, employment, vocational, residential, habilitative, and behavioral health — are delivered through a network of national and international affiliates. This allows us to take a comprehensive, holistic approach to improving the lives of every person we serve — those who receive and those who reap the benefits of our innovative, responsive solutions. Job Description: In this role, the Recovery Specialists will help each consumer reach a maximum level of self-sufficiency through individualized interventions as well as the support of an overall therapeutic milieu. Interventions are based on service plans developed collaboratively with individual consumers. Schedule: Full Time - Monday through Friday, 7:00 am - 3:00 pm Location: Drexel Hill, PA Program: Burmont House - Residential Recovery Program Pay Rate: $18/hour

Requirements

Associate's Degree with 1 year of experience in a human service-related field OR equivalent in training/experience
Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance (if working in an adolescent residential program)
Criminal clearance, and Fingerprint federal criminal history
Valid Driver’s license and verification that employee is not on any Medicaid/Medicare Exclusion list
Note: At the discretion of the Personnel Officer, additional related experience and/or education may be substituted instead of the requirements specified under Education and Experience

Responsibilities

Provide services as defined by program description, and best practice standards and in full compliance with licensure standards and Recovery model principles
Assist the program coordinator as well as assisting/education in areas of medications, budgeting, self-care, and supportive counseling to the program residents
Provide services as dictated by client and program needs
Strong communications skills
Ability to handle a caseload of 4-5 clients
Ability to perform direct care tasks including light housekeeping, cooking, etc. as needed
Ability to be a strong advocate for the residents at all times
Ability to maintain required documentation to comply with the 2600 regulations
Ability to be a team player
Ability to provide a wide range of recovery-orientated services to residents
Ability to work independently as needed
Ability to do van runs daily and accompany residents on medical appointments
Ability to administer medication to clients according to DPW medication administration standards
Ability to be flexible with schedule changes/shift changes as needed
Intervene appropriately in crises
Support consumers in maintaining healthy relationships and resolving conflicts
Must be compassionate, flexible, and knowledgeable of supportive counseling
Must be willing to assist and skill building including occasional hands-on.
Maintain accurate records of billable services provided by submitting records promptly as dictated by the program
Complete other responsibilities as assigned by the direct supervisor