Recovery Specialist - Part Time Weekends

Chimes•Media, PA

6d•$18•Onsite

About The Position

In this role, the Recovery Specialist 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: Part-Time, Weekends Location: Media, PA Program: Misa House - Residential Recovery Program Shifts: Fridays 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm (2nd Shift), Saturdays 7:00 am - 3:00 pm (1st Shift), Saturdays 3:00 pm-11:00 pm (2nd Shift) Pay Rate: $18/hour

Requirements

Education/Experience: Associate's Degree with 1 year of experience in a human service-related field OR equivalent in training/experience
Clearances: 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
Provide assistance to the program coordinator as well as providing assistance/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 crisis situations
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 in a timely manner as dictated by the program
Complete other responsibilities as assigned by the direct supervisor