Recovery Support Specialist

ODYSSEY BEHAVIORAL GROUP • Middletown Township, PA

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About The Position

The Recovery Support Specialist supervises clients in Phase 2 at STR and ensures clients abide by program schedule and clinical requirements. This position coordinate and support psycho-educational groups in nighttime IOP and ensuring the cleanliness and safety of all Phase 2 Housing. The R.S.S mentors and supports clients in a professional manner while encouraging and supporting meaningful community integration as well as the health and safety of clients.

Requirements

• Minimum of high school Diploma, Bachelors degree preferred.
• 1 Year experience in the human service field providing direct support/ Experience in the substance abuse field preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year Experience facilitating psycho –educational groups.
• Valid/Clean Driving record for the last 3-5 years.
• Must have or be involved in a program to achieve Certification as a CRS
• Knowledge of 12 step recovery programs and recovery supports in the community
• Knowledge and experience with basic Microsoft software packages
• Ability to physically lift up to 15 pounds

Responsibilities

• Helping clients by providing information, services, resources, and assistance in regard to food stamps, employment, 12 step recovery community, alternative housing, and Psych supports.
• Maintaining a safe and secure environment.
• Support clients to travel when necessary. Provide transportation for Phase 2 shuttle bus.
• Support clients to engage in treatment plans and housing support plans.
• Facilitate weekly Life Skills workshop to promote community integration, employment, and permanent housing options.
• Provide direct support on Saturdays to monitor and assist with a deep cleaning of the residence as well as supporting clients to a local 12-step meeting
• Support fire safety and physical wellness of clients.
• Assist in client admission and orientation to programming as possible and necessary.
• Communicate and assist in crisis situations involving unsafe situations. EG clients not getting along, unapproved visitors, relapses, APA’s, etc.
• Assist in client discharges as possible and necessary.
• Prepare, facilitate and/or co-facilitate Psycho-Educational Groups as scheduled.
• Engage in appropriate correspondence with client’s loved ones and families as necessary for housing/visitation purposes
• Assist in cleanliness and organization of residences as necessary.
• Complete thorough residence checks for safety and cleanliness at a minimum of twice per week and report issues or concerns to supervisor
• Complete observed Urinalysis Screening of clients when scheduled and necessary.
• Assist in coordinating client crisis, relapse, elopement, or APA.
• Mentor and support house manager in creating community, completing room checks, chore checks, and provide recommendations and feedback to house manager as necessary
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and family members in order to engage and support their goals and treatment plan needs while in Phase Two
• Support engagement and participation in community resources and local supports
• Support Phase 3 clients with transport, 12 step integration, and psych supports
• Collect Rent from Phase 3 clients.

Benefits

• PPO & HDHP Health Plan Options
• Flexible Dental & Vision Plan Options
• 100% Company Paid EAP Emotional Well-Being Support
• 100% Company Paid Critical Illness (with health enrollment plan)
• 100% Company Paid Life & ADD
• 401K with Company Match
• Company-Sponsored HSA, FSA, & DSA Tax Savings Accounts
• Generous Team Member Referral Program
• Parental Leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees